Painter

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a Painter to provide quality maintenance services in University Housing and Dining. The role involves applying finishes, maintaining facilities, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Candidates should have completed painter apprenticeship training or possess three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Free mental health services

Generous paid leave package

Tuition reduction benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to train unskilled or semiskilled work groups.
• Experience using spray equipment and maintaining shared spaces.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize paint projects, select materials, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Apply coatings and maintain finishes using various tools and techniques.
• Provide training and leadership to student staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Collaboration

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Education

Completed painter apprenticeship training

Three years of varied painting experience

Tools

Spray Equipment

Pneumatic Tools

Electric Tools

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Position Details

Position Information

Department Univ Housing and Dining (MHD)

Classification Title Painter

Job Title Painter

Appointment Type Classified Staff

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Painter position for the University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

University Housing and Dining Services recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. Our primary focus is service to OSU students. We strive to provide our students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, on-campus living and dining options that are convenient and comfortable. We offer a variety of living and dining options in fifteen residence halls, three dining centers, and a number of student family apartments.

Our Department is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or tax dollars. We work to maintain the highest educational and service standards for our customers.

University Housing and Dining Services is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning atmosphere.

A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

The purpose of this position is to provide quality, courteous, and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to produce quality work at or above the industry standard; to perform skilled journey-level work in preparing and applying finishes such as paint and coatings to metal, wood, glass, plaster, drywall, masonry surfaces, and other various substrates of buildings and other structures, equipment, furniture, and woodwork in order to protect and beautify the surfaces, and to provide safe, secure, and sanitary living & dining facilities for students and staff living in University owned facilities. This position will work in both occupied and unoccupied facilities. This position will communicate timelines and scopes of projects, as well as regularly scheduled work. This position provides training and assistance to other staff in completing paint-related work and will provide direction and leadership to student staff, as needed.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
  
  

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
  
  

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

80% Maintenance and Repair of UHDS Paint Finishes:

Plan and organize paint projects, select materials, colors, additives, etc. Coordinate with other UHDS painters, UHDS Inventory and suppliers for the materials and equipment required. Prepare job sites for work. Clean, service and repair related equipment. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by practicing UHDS department standards.

Preparing surfaces and areas for refinishing or original finishes. Cleaning surfaces of interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, cabinets, woodwork prior to coating. Filling cracks, plasterboard joints, holes, dents and pores to prepare for final finish. Caulking, waterproofing, and recoating roofs. Making simple repairs to furniture, woodwork and cabinets prior to starting refinishing work. Masking and protecting surfaces that will not get coatings. Applying appropriate primers to various substrates prior to painting in accordance with UHDS construction standards.

Maintain exterior and interior finishes using roller, brush, and spray equipment. Apply coating materials such as oil base and water base paints, varnish, lacquer, epoxy, sealers, under-coatings, and primers, by roller, brush, and/or sprayer.

Proactively audit UHDS spaces and develop work plans to ensure that spaces are meeting department standards. Work closely with Operations Manager to determine work prioritization based on resources and impact.

15% Support UHDS Project Work

Apply paint and other wall finishes in support of consolidated UHDS work parties, inhouse renovation and remodel projects, or perform other work as needed in support of the broader UHDS Facilities team workload. Assist with the construction of steel stud walls. Installing sheet rock, wall insulation, soundboards, taping and mudding, and applying texture from a texture machine. May include moving furnishings and fixtures to prepare site for work.

5% Lead Work

Provide training to other UHDS Facilities staff on proper use and application of coating materials. Work with other painters to maintain and manage paint storage and paint booth.

Makes hiring recommendations, trains and provides lead responsibilities for student employees in the Student Maintenance Program as they perform work in all of the UHDS Facilities and Administrative spaces. Provides training to Student Maintenance Program responsible for applying paint finishes.

Monitors work schedules for student workers. Ensures student hires do not exceed 40 hours per week during academic break periods and 24 hours per week when school is in session.

May train student workers to use the following equipment:

• Pneumatic driven tools
• Airless spray tools
• Gasoline driven tools
• Electric tools (e.g. sanders, saws, buffers, grinders, drills, hammers, etc.)
• Hand tools
  
  

What We Require

Completed painter apprenticeship training and be a journey worker; OR three years of varied painting experience.

What You Will Need

Completed painter apprenticeship training and be a journey worker; OR three years of varied painting experience.

The ability to train unskilled or semiskilled work groups to perform simple repetitive maintenance tasks.

The ability to build and maintain collaborative working partnerships and provide a high level of internal and external customer service and create an equitable working environment.

This position requires independent decision-making abilities, organizational skills, and good judgment, and a high level of self-motivation and accountability.

Ability to efficiently and effectively complete projects requiring results within given timeline.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You To Have

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate concepts, policies and procedures clearly and effectively.

Experience using spray equipment such as airless, high volume low pressure, air assisted airless, and pressure pots.

Experience working developing ongoing, regular maintenance and renewal schedules for finishes-related work.

Experience working with others to maintain shared spaces (such as a paint booth) and educate and training co-workers on proper application of coating materials.

Experience estimating paint and materials based on square footage.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Working schedule for this position is: M – F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Shift and/or work assignment may be changed based on operational needs. We are a seven day a week operation so weekends and holiday work may be required.

Staff will be required to work in a variety of spaces that may have situational hazards, including by not limited to: restrooms, roofs, dining and food prep areas, ladders, attics, and mechanical rooms.

Ability to work inside and outside in varying weather conditions. Ability to stand, walk, and work while bending and stooping for extended periods. Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations such as on roofs. Ability to work in an environment containing dust, odor, and high levels of noise.

This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be contacted by his/her supervisor (or Person In Charge) and required to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.

Employee must carry a radio while on the job.

Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance and break schedule, and must be on time when shift begins.

The employee in this position will often be required to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Min Salary $23.18

Max Salary $29.23

Link To Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/12272

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P05273CT

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/16/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/21/2025

Full Consideration Date 05/29/2025

Closing Date 06/03/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 29, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Lizzet Stone

[e-mail]

541-737-8085

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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