Painter, Facilities Operations

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking a skilled Painter to provide journeyman level painting across campus facilities and furnishings. You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes, and maintain equipment using spray guns or brushes to uphold appearance and durability.

The position requires three years of related experience or equivalent vocational training, strong safety practices, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors on campus.

Qualifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for painting, and applying paints to machinery, equipment, furniture, and interiors and/or buildings by spray gun or brush.
• Provides painter skills to include erecting or rigging scaffolds; scrapes, sandpapers, primes, or seals surfaces prior to painting; mixes, matches, and applies paint, varnishes, shellacs, enamels, and other finishes; and covers surfaces and furniture to protect against paint.
• Checks condition of woodwork; removes spattered paint upon job completion; and cleans and cares for brushes, spray guns, and other equipment.
• Reports needs for carpentry repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Paint Mixing, Tinting

Varnishes, Enamels, Shellacs

Surface Preparation for Painting

Paint Equipment Cleaning

Carpentry Repair Reporting

Safety Procedures

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Job description

Painter, Facilities Operations & Maintenance

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16216

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science,engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity,business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram,Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: $38,000 annualized.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/03/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Painter provides journeyman level skills to performpainting. This role is responsible for preparing and finishing awide range of surfaces using various painting techniques tomaintain and enhance the appearance and durability or campusfacilities, equipment, and furnishings.

Core Responsibilities

1. Prepares surfaces for painting, and applying paints tomachinery, equipment, furniture, and interiors and/or buildings byspray gun or brush.
2. Provides painter skills to include erecting or riggingscaffolds; scrapes, sandpapers, primes, or seals surfaces prior topainting; mixes, matches, and applies paint, varnishes, shellacs,enamels, and other finishes; and covers surfaces and furniture toprotect against paint.
3. Checks condition of woodwork; removes spattered paint upon jobcompletion; and cleans and cares for brushes, spray guns, and otherequipment.
4. Reports needs for carpentry repairs.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalentexperience in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Paint Mixing, Matching and Tinting
• Varnishes, Enamels, Shellacs, and Other Finishes
• Surface Preparation for Painting
• Paint Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
• Identification and Reporting of Carpentry Repairs
• Safety Procedures

Working Conditions

• Indoor and Outdoor Environments. Exposure to mechanical andelectrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high pressure water andair systems, high speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights.Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or Indoor andOutdoor Environments. Exposure to mechanical and electricalhazards, hazardous chemicals, high pressure water and air systems,high speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights. Exposure tovariable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such asworking in elevate and confined spaces; working in attics,sub-floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas.Exposure may be prolonged. Exposure to various mechanical,electrical, laboratories, and other university spaces. Exposure tovariety of construction and physical plant hazards including mediumvoltages (15KV), confined space, elevated heights, dust &dampness, high noise levels, outside weather, and energizedequipment & systems. Exposure to potential occupational hazardsincluding toxic, biological, and chemical hazards within certainlaboratory spaces. Exposure to elevated levels of noise. Requiredto wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed, including steeltoe or non-slip shoes, eye protection, hard hat, back belt, bodyharness, biological protective gear, ear muffs or plugs,respirator, and arc flash protection. Must wear and properlymaintain uniforms. Required to be on stand-by call status, carryinga pager, cell phone, or two-way radio as assigned, and respond toafter-hours emergency calls. Required to be on stand-by call statusfor overtime, evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work,weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling maybe required.

Physical Demands

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 poundsof force constantly to move objects. Regularly required to stand,walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk orhear. Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel,and/or use repetitive motions. Ability to climb ladders andstairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation. Abilityto work in confined spaces such as ceiling, under floorcrawlspaces, and manholes. Repetitive motions that may include thewrists, hands, and/or fingers. Reaching overhead, at or belowshoulder level. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Required tohave visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operatingmachines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills wherethe seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanicalor skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones bycarpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters,mechanics, etc.

This position will work primarily on campus.Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check.Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affineative Action Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.