Painter

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 36,467 - 52,953; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking a Painter to perform skilled painting and related maintenance across its Greenville, NC campuses. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying protective and decorative coatings, and maintaining painting tools and materials to support safe operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid NC driver's license. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or demonstrated competency to perform the work.
• Optional: experience in trade areas may be substituted year-for-year.
• Valid NC Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled painting and related maintenance work in repair, renovation, and alteration of buildings and facilities across ECU campus.
• Prepare and apply protective and decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Perform surface preparation including patching, taping, finishing drywall, and applying plaster coats.
• Ensure paint, materials, tools, and equipment are available and properly maintained for assigned projects.
• Maintain inventory and oversee care, cleaning, and storage of brushes, sprayers, paints, oils, and other trade-related equipment and materials.

Skills

Valid NC Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Painter

Position Number: 904504

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Time-Limited: No

Department Homepage: https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities

Advertising Department: CO FS EAST BLDG Paint

Division: Administration & Finance

Classification Title: 17422 Facility Maintenance Tech Bldg Trades

Competency Level: 2 - Journey

Working Title: Painter

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Recruitment Range: $36,467 - $52,953

Anticipated Hiring Range: $38,170 - $42,411

Salary Grade Equivalency: NC06

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Position Location (City): Greenville

Job Category: Staff

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all University real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the University’s Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC, life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.

Perform skilled painting and related maintenance work in the repair, renovation, and alteration of buildings and facilities across East Carolina University’s campus. Prepare and apply protective and decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. Perform surface preparation, including patching, taping, finishing drywall, and applying initial and finish coats of plaster to walls and ceilings. Ensure paint, materials, tools, and equipment are available and properly maintained for assigned projects. Maintain inventory and oversee the care, cleaning, and storage of brushes, sprayers, paints, oils, and other trade-related equipment and materials to support efficient and safe operations.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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Valid NC Driver’s License

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Job Open Date: 07/27/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

Open Until Filled: No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95748

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

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1. Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.
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   • CareerBuilder
   • Greenville Daily Reflector
   • Raleigh News & Observer
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Monster.com
   • Indeed
   • ECU Website
   • Other
2. Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References