Painter

Parkway Schools; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension match

403(b)/457 plans

Life insurance

Paid leave

Promotions

West County location

Job summary

Parkway Schools is seeking a Painter to perform interior and exterior painting across the district\'s 33 buildings. The role operates year-round with four 10-hour shifts from 2:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Starting pay is $22.18/hour with the potential for depending on experience, and it requires high school graduation, reliable attendance, and ability to lift 70 pounds. Skills include tool use, carpentry basics, and paint application.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Demonstrated excellent job performance and attendance.
• Minimum of one year experience in commercial painting or carpentry field or related experience.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work overtime if needed.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Missouri Class E driver\'s license or equivalent with an excellent driving record.
• Proficient in using all hand tools, power tools, carpentry/woodworking, and painting equipment.
• Must possess excellent technical skills and expertise in additional specialty areas such as paint application with a brush, roller, and airless/HPLV sprayer, patching walls, ceilings, doors and taping new drywall.
• Able to work at heights greater than 20 feet and on rooftops; able to lift 70 pounds on a routine basis.
• Computer literate and familiar with word processing, spreadsheets (prefer Microsoft Word, Excel, FMX).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to relate to a diverse workforce.
• Mobility to move in and around buildings.
• Must be able to understand and communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, for all job-related duties and response to safety emergencies.
• Able to pass a thorough background investigation and physical.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Lead Painter, this position is responsible for performing duties related to interior and exterior painting throughout the districts' 33 buildings and grounds areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Carpentry

Painting equipment

Airless sprayer

Job description

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We\'re looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Painter.

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Facilities

Position: Year-round (12 Months)

Status: Non-Exempt 8

Hours: 2:00 pm 12:30 am (four 10-hour days M-Th)

Open Date: 6/16/2026

Closing Date: When Filled

Starting Pay: $22.18/Hour (and up depending on experience)

Essential Job Functions

Under the general direction of the Lead Painter, this position is responsible for performing duties related to interior and exterior painting throughout the districts\' 33 buildings and grounds areas.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate
• Demonstrated excellent job performance and attendance
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial painting or carpentry field or related experience
• Must be self-motivated and able to work overtime if needed
• Must possess or be able to obtain minimum Missouri Class E driver\'s license or equivalent with an excellent driving record
• Proficient in using all hand tools, power tools, carpentry/woodworking, and painting equipment
• Must possess excellent technical skills and expertise in additional specialty areas such as paint application with a brush, roller, and airless/HPLV sprayer, patching walls, ceilings, doors and taping new drywall
• Able to work at heights greater than 20 feet and on rooftops; able to lift 70 pounds on a routine basis
• Computer literate and familiar with word processing, spreadsheets (prefer Microsoft Word, Excel, FMX)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to relate to a diverse workforce
• Mobility to move in and around buildings
• Must be able to understand and communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, for all job-related duties and response to safety emergencies
• Able to pass a thorough background investigation and physical