Lead Painter & Project Coordinator

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston’s Facilities Management department seeks a Paint Shop Lead to supervise skilled painting, surface preparation, and finishing tasks across campus facilities. You will guide teams, prioritize work, and ensure adherence to safety standards while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

This role provides day-to-day coordination, estimates labor needs, and ensures project timelines are met in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of related job experience
• Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily painting assignments and prioritizes work orders based on project requirements and campus needs.
• Monitors progress and quality to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to established standards.
• Performs skilled interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, repairs, staining, and finishing of university facilities.
• Provides technical guidance to painting personnel and reinforces workmanship, productivity, and safety standards.
• Holds self and team accountable for quality, material use, and adherence to procedures.
• Reports unresolved concerns to the supervisor and assists with estimating labor and materials.
• Assists with coordinating activities with other Facilities Management trades.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Houston’s Facilities Management department seeks a Paint Shop Lead to supervise skilled painting, surface preparation, and finishing tasks across campus facilities. You will guide teams, prioritize work, and ensure adherence to safety standards while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

This role provides day-to-day coordination, estimates labor needs, and ensures project timelines are met in a dynamic university setting.