Painter

University of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,482,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking a Painter to support the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support on a full-time basis. The position offers 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $19.84 per hour and is located at Campus Columbia.

Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, apply paint and decorative finishes, and ensure compliance with applicable codes while serving USC students and facilities. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Apply decorative coating to multiple surfaces following procedures.
• Follow work management procedures.
• Prepares and applies patching, plaster, caulking and other compounds as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Painter

Campus Columbia

College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

Salary $19.84/per hour

Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 40

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Essential

Potential for Full Time Employee ( FTE ) position based on job performance.

Job Duties Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies multiple
• Desired Start Date 07/16/2026
• Proposed End Date 12/18/2026
• Job Open Date 07/08/2026
• Job Close Date 10/31/2026
• Open Until Filled

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Advertised Job Summary

• Do you enjoy not sitting behind a desk?
• Do you enjoy helping USC Students?
• Do you enjoy troubleshooting challenges by finding solutions, especially unique challenges?

This is the job for you.

Position Summary

Will assist supervisor with selection, preparation and application of paint and other decorative finishes to various types of surfaces in the residence halls, including plaster, wood, sheet rock metal, etc. Under general and direct supervision, will perform these activities in conformance with Federal, state, city and county codes and standards and within any current and future guidelines developed and to be developed by USC and the Department of Housing. Performs necessary surface preparation to surfaces such as stripping, sanding, and reparing as necessary prior to application of paint and decorative finishes. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/ hazardous weather and other emergencies. This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply decorative coating to multiple surfaces following procedures
• Follow work management procedures
• Prepares and applies patching, plaster, caulking and other compounds as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Valid Driver’s License required.