Painter - Facilities & Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time Civil Service Painter (3027). The role entails preparing interior and exterior surfaces, rigging scaffolding, maintaining painting equipment, and training apprentices. Starting salary is $40.96/hour, with benefits outlined below.

The position is Champaign–Urbana based and applications close August 27, 2026. Apply via jobs.illinois.edu. Responsibilities include coordinating with forepersons, ensuring safety, and delivering quality coatings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or 4 years journey-level painter experience.
• Valid Illinois driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior spaces: move furniture, protect fixtures, tape baseboards and windowsills, place drop cloths, patch walls, clean vents, wash walls and trim, apply primers and finish coats.
• Prepare exterior surfaces: power wash, scrape, sand, scarify or sandblast; glaze/replace broken glass; apply primers and finish coats.
• Erect and use scaffolding and ladders; manage painter equipment safety and maintenance.
• Layout and stripe parking lots and streets; fabricate/install signage; tape and finish drywall.
• Maintain and train painter apprentices; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Tool handling

Safety procedures

Estimating materials

Mentoring apprentices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Painter apprenticeship program or 4 years journey-level experience

Tools

Safety equipment knowledge

Job description

Building Maintenance & Grounds

• Preparation and painting:
• Interior – Removes furniture and wall hangings. Protect permanent fixtures. Tape off baseboards, chair rails and windowsills. Place drop cloths on the floors for protection. Patch walls as needed. Clean the vents, diffusers and ceiling grid. Wash the walls and trim. Apply primer and finish coats of paint.
• Exterior – Prepare the substrate by power washing, scraping, sanding, scarifying or sandblasting. Replace and glaze the broken glass. Apply primer and finish coats of paint.
• Rigging – Erects and uses stationary scaffolding, mobile scaffolding, suspension scaffolding, boatswain's chair, window jack scaffold, ladders, ladder jacks, pick boards, and man lifts.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of all painting equipment such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, ladders, spray equipment, scaffolding, man lifts, etc.
• Layout and stripe parking lots and streets.
• Fabricate and install signage (hand lettering, stencils, silk screening, vinyl, engraving, etc.).
• Tape and finish drywall.
• Fabricate and install aluminum storefronts. cut and install glass for windows, doors, desktops and fume hoods. Apply window films.
• Install wallpaper, vinyl, foil, grass cloth and wall liners.
• Remove graffiti.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Job Summary

Perform tasks of applying protective coatings for the purpose of protection and beautification.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation and painting:
• Interior – Removes furniture and wall hangings. Protect permanent fixtures. Tape off baseboards, chair rails and windowsills. Place drop cloths on the floors for protection. Patch walls as needed. Clean the vents, diffusers and ceiling grid. Wash the walls and trim. Apply primer and finish coats of paint.
• Exterior – Prepare the substrate by power washing, scraping, sanding, scarifying or sandblasting. Replace and glaze the broken glass. Apply primer and finish coats of paint.
• Rigging – Erects and uses stationary scaffolding, mobile scaffolding, suspension scaffolding, boatswain's chair, window jack scaffold, ladders, ladder jacks, pick boards, and man lifts.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of all painting equipment such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, ladders, spray equipment, scaffolding, man lifts, etc.
• Layout and stripe parking lots and streets.
• Fabricate and install signage (hand lettering, stencils, silk screening, vinyl, engraving, etc.).
• Tape and finish drywall.
• Fabricate and install aluminum storefronts. cut and install glass for windows, doors, desktops and fume hoods. Apply window films.
• Install wallpaper, vinyl, foil, grass cloth and wall liners.
• Remove graffiti.
• Train painter apprentices.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Receives work assignments from Foreperson/Sub-foreperson or Director Building Maintenance & Grounds or Superintendents. Work is inspected by the Building Maintenance Painter Foreperson or Sub- Foreperson.

• Is expected to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities and Services.
• May work from roof, ladder, scaffold or stage
• May work while wearing a respirator.
• May work when exposed to vehicular traffic.
• May work at heights, depths, confined spaces, noisy areas and in inclement weather
• May work at heights on platforms or hung above tall ceilings.
• May work amid hazards of work sites such as dust, noise, and in areas such as coal fired power plants, animal rooms, and laboratories.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.
• Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of tools needed to complete a job assignment.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures.
• Have sufficient knowledge of the trade and be able to communicate and assist in the training of apprentices.
• Ability to estimate the amount of material used to complete a task.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3027 - Painter position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/14/2026. Starting salary is $40.96/hour. This position is not eligible for any type of visa sponsorship.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 27, 2026.

Applications must be submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu.

About the University

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].