Painter

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks an Auxiliary - Facilities Painter to help maintain district buildings. The role includes applying paint to walls, doors, and fixtures, and supporting other painters on large projects.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and hands-on painting experience. You will prioritize work orders, follow safety procedures, and manage basic supply inventories.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers day shift pay in the $20.00–$28.20/hour range, reporting to the Paint Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in painting and repairs
• Ability to prioritize and organize work orders and scheduling to facilitate painting with safety and expedience

Responsibilities

• Applying paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets
• Maintain, repair, and/or replace all internal and external parts of district facilities related to painting
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes
• Assist other painters with painting needs related to equipment/projects
• Maintain sufficient inventory of needed supplies and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Painting techniques

Equipment care

Work prioritization

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Openings as of 8/21/2026

Painter JobID: 4338

• Position Type:
  Auxiliary - Facilities/Construction/ Facilities Management
  

Pay Grade:PG4 $20.00-$28.20
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Paint Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:

As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To aid in maintaining all facilities, entities, and related projects that need painting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of various aspects of painting and related repairs, including different types of working media and appropriate use thereof
• Knowledge of the use and care of appropriate equipment
• Ability to prioritize and organize work orders and scheduling to facilitate that such alterations and repairs are with safety and expedience not to obstruct a minimum of district activities.

EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of painting and associated skills, with hands on experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Applying paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
• Maintain, repair, and/or replace all internal and external parts of district facilities which are related to painting
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
• Assist other painters with painting needs related to equipment/projects.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of needed supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Reading blue prints / manuals / work orders
• Lifting and carrying items in excess of 50 pounds
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and standing
• Vision corrected in order to read labels and do detail work
• Exposure to weather extremes of hot and cold
• Exposure to material fumes and particles
• Moderate to loud noise in work environment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 8/21/2026 5:39:54 PM CST.

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