Paint Crew Supervisor -

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, vision and health insurance

Tuition waivers for employees

Free group exercise classes on campus

Discounted campus recreation center

Free vaccines and boosters on campus

Pretax flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays (12)

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks a on-site Paint Coordinator to manage all painting activities for the Department of Residential Living at the Cullowhee campus. The role oversees recruiting, training, and supervising a student paint crew and ensures safety, quality, and timely completion of projects.

The position requires knowledge of painting procedures and materials, ability to climb ladders, and strong communication with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience in related trades may substitute.
• Knowledge of commercial painting procedures and materials.
• Ability to climb ladders and move paint supplies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all painting activities for the Department of Residential Living.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, manage and retain a student paint crew (10–30).
• Plan supply allocation and logistics for paint projects.
• Discuss weekly work plans and progress reports.
• Supervise student workers with a focus on safety and documentation."
• Handle payroll for the paint crew.
• Report daily to the Assistant Director for Facilities for updated assignments.

Skills

Painting procedures

Communication

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year.

Including:

2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.

2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.

2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.

Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.

Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.

Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.

Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.

Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on-site at the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position is responsible for the coordination of all painting activities undertaken by

the Department of Residential Living.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and managing and retention of a student paint crew of between 10 and 30 student employees
• Supply allocation and logistical planning for various paint projects
• Discussion of weekly work plans and weekly progress reports
• Supervision of the student workers, including documentation of work related issues with an emphasis on safety
• Work quality must meet standards set forth by the Department of Residential Living
• Payroll management for entire paint crew
• Reporting daily to the Assistant Director for Facilities in order to receive updated work assignments.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Must possess knowledge of commercial painting procedures and practices. Must possess knowledge of commercial painting materials and applications, including latex, oil paint products, and grout products. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and physically move paint supplies and furnishings as needed to complete assigned work orders. Must have the ability to follow direction, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $45,237

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours per Week

Number of Hours per Week 40

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

Salary Band Range

Salary Band Range $36,467 - $68,232

Salary Grade

Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 63.

Posting Text

Open Date

Open Date 08/17/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• List of references

Optional Documents

• DD-214
• NGB 23A (RPAS)
• DD256 or NGB22

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