Painter

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, is seeking a Painter for Auxiliary Facilities Services. This role performs semi-skilled painting and related work across buildings, grounds, and equipment, coordinating with other trades on new construction and remodeling projects.

You may lead apprentices or helpers and operate vehicles as needed. Full-time, permanent position, overtime eligible, with a salary range of $4,517 to $5,240 per month.

Qualifications

• Journeylevel standing as painter via apprenticeship, union status, or 4 years as helper to a painter
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours
• Must have, or obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet driving standards

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and sub-journey-level painting and related maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction work
• Lead apprentices or helpers as assigned and coordinate with other trades
• Operate motor vehicles as required to complete work assignments

Skills

Emergency responsiveness

Driver's license

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 13, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

619F-YN_CS_NPS - Painter

Business Title:

Painter

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Painter for Auxiliary Facilities Services, you will perform semi-skilled and sub-journey-level work involving the maintenance, repair, remodeling, alteration, and construction of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. You will perform floor laying and floor‑covering work and coordinate with other trades and crafts in support of new construction and remodeling projects. In this role, you may lead apprentices or helpers as assigned and will operate motor vehicles as required to complete work assignments.

Additional Information:

This is a full‑time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$4,517 to $5,240 | Range 43G Steps G - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Journey‑level standing as a painter as attested by: completion of a recognized apprenticeship OR full journey‑level status in Painters’ Union OR four years of experience in State service as full‑time helper to a journey‑level Painter. OR equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to respond to an emergency outside normal business hours.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the application and removal of a variety of decorative and functional coverings to floors, walls, and countertops, including carpet, base, tile and grout, sheet vinyl and vinyl planking.
• Experience working with other trades and entities.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department:

https://studentaffairs.wsu.edu/

Area/College:

Student Affairs
Department Name: Auxiliary Facilities Services
Location: Pullman, WA

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business‑related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/