Painter I

Aramark Correctional Services; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Facilities Management is seeking a skilled Painter I to support the appearance and upkeep of a college campus. You will prepare surfaces, apply paint and finishes, and match colors across classrooms, offices, and residence halls on campus.

The role requires at least five years of painting experience in commercial or institutional settings, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of painting experience in commercial, institutional, residential, or related environments.
• Experience preparing surfaces, repairing drywall, applying joint compound and tape, and performing finish work.
• Ability to match paint colors and textures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe handling of painting materials.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, ceilings, drywall, and other surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Apply joint compound, tape, patching materials, and texture repairs as needed.
• Sand, scrape, and smooth surfaces to ensure high-quality finished results.
• Apply paint, stains, coatings, and protective finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Match existing paint colors and textures for repairs and renovation projects.
• Maintain and repair drywall, wall textures, and related finishes.
• Operate painting tools and equipment including brushes, rollers, sprayers, sanders, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Protect surrounding areas using drop cloths, masking materials, and safety barriers.
• Follow all safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards and customer satisfaction are met.
• Work throughout a college campus environment including classrooms, offices, residence halls, common areas, and other facilities.
• Complete assigned projects efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Skills

Painting experience

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Tools

Paint sprayers

Scaffolding

Ladders

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Facilities Management is seeking a skilled Painter I to support the appearance and upkeep of a college campus. In this role, you will prepare walls, ceilings, and other surfaces for painting by applying joint compound and tape, sanding, scraping, and creating smooth, professional finishes. You will apply paint and specialty coatings while matching existing colors and textures throughout campus facilities. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in commercial or residential painting who take pride in high-quality workmanship and attention to detail. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime and weekend work available as business needs require. Compensation for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $25.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare walls, ceilings, drywall, and other surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Apply joint compound, tape, patching materials, and texture repairs as needed.
• Sand, scrape, and smooth surfaces to ensure high-quality finished results.
• Apply paint, stains, coatings, and protective finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Match existing paint colors and textures for repairs and renovation projects.
• Maintain and repair drywall, wall textures, and related finishes.
• Operate painting tools and equipment including brushes, rollers, sprayers, sanders, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Protect surrounding areas using drop cloths, masking materials, and safety barriers.
• Follow all safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards and customer satisfaction are met.
• Work throughout a college campus environment including classrooms, offices, residence halls, common areas, and other facilities.
• Complete assigned projects efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and craftsmanship.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of painting experience in commercial, institutional, residential, or related environments.
• Experience preparing surfaces, repairing drywall, applying joint compound and tape, and performing finish work.
• Ability to match paint colors and textures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe handling of painting materials.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.

Preferred

• Experience working on college campuses, schools, healthcare facilities, or other large commercial properties.
• Experience operating paint sprayers, scaffolding, and other specialized painting equipment.
• Knowledge of drywall finishing and wall texturing techniques

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.