Painter

Marshall University; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain interior and exterior surfaces across campus buildings. You will prepare surfaces, patch and finish drywall, apply paints and finishes, and ensure clean, safe work sites and compliant with environmental requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, plus at least 1 year of painting experience.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year experience performing skilled painting work.
• Preferred: completion of a vocational, technical, or apprenticeship program in painting, coatings, or building trades.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of interior and exterior surfaces across university buildings and furniture.
• Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, scrapers, fillers, and primers.
• Applies paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers and related tools.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work site and complies with environmental protection and safety regulations.
• Restores work sites to original condition after completion and moves or returns furniture and equipment as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation ( MURC ) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.

• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency ( PEIA ). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association ( TIAA ). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre‑tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

We are . . Marshall!

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Painter

Banner Position Number

Banner Position Number 001126

E-Class

E-Class CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or >

Classification Title

Classification Title Painter

Department

Department Facilities & Operations Admin - MU5200

Job Description

Painters perform skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of interior and exterior surfaces (e.g., wood, plaster, drywall, steel, concrete, and brick), on all University building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment following recognized procedures and techniques of the painting trade and using paint brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers, sandpaper, sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, and related painting tools.

The Painter also practices preventive maintenance of painting tools and equipment, and complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials common to the painting trade.

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED

General Duties:

• Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of all building structures, parking lots, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment.
• Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, scrappers, paint removers and chemicals, filling nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster or other fillers.
• Patches and finishes drywall and other similar surfaces.
• Applies paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using paint brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers, and related tools common to the painting trade.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Skilled in the application of finishes (staining and spraying of finishes) to achieve high quality results.
• Covers items with protective cloths, covering floors with cloths or tarpaulins, taping woodwork, facings, and decorative trims in a manner that prevents damage.
• Restores painting work sites to their original condition at the completion of work by removing scaffolding, painting cloths, tarpaulins, and masking tape used during the project, returning furniture and equipment to their proper location, setting up equipment that had been dismantled, and cleaning any paint splatters from surfaces, furniture or equipment.
• Moving furniture/items such as desks, tables, chairs, vanities, display cases, hutches, bookshelves as well as other items utilizing furniture mover equipment where necessary in preparation for work and returns items to original location upon completion.
• Complies with federal regulations by following policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials common to painting.
• Ability to read color charts and interpret drawings and sketches.
• Completes truck and shop inventories as assigned.
• Maintains an organized work area, which includes cleanliness, safety and security of materials.

Location

Location MU - Marshall University

Salary Range

Salary Range $33,381 - $38,389- Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 3

Salary Type

Salary Time Type

Salary Time Type Full-Time

Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications Education High School Diploma/ GED
Driver’s License Experience 1 year experience performing skilled painting work. Preferred Qualifications Education Completion of a vocational, technical, or apprenticeship program in painting, coatings, or building trades. Experience Experience performing painting work in a higher education, healthcare, or large institutional facilities environment. Posting Detail Information Posting Number MU1159NE Open Date 08/03/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 1 year experience performing skilled painting work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license or are you able to obtain one within your first 90 days of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755