Painter II

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking multiple experienced painters to join our facilities team. The role involves applying paints and stains to walls, ceilings, equipment, signage, and irregular surfaces across campus.

You will maintain and refresh painted surfaces, perform line striping for streets and parking areas per ADOT standards, and operate a range of painting and power equipment. This is a full-time on-site position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive per University Fleet Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Applies paints, stains, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces.
• Prepares and implements line striping layouts for streets, parking lots, and athletic fields.
• Identifies and safely handles hazardous materials and disposes of them properly.
• Performs maintenance painting of campus infrastructure including handrails, light posts, and fire hydrants.
• Operates heavy painting equipment and power tools such as striping machines, sandblasters, and spray equipment.
• Communicates with building managers and administrators to coordinate work and address customer needs.

Skills

Paint application

Color matching

Drywall install/maintenance

Line striping layouts

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissor lifts

Boom lifts

Swing stages

Compressors

Striping machines

Sandblasters

Spray equipment

Job description

Position Highlights

We are looking for multiple experienced painters who can join our team and assist in a variety of tasks in support of keeping our campus beautiful. This position will apply paints and stains to walls, ceilings, equipment, signage, and additional irregular surfaces such as parking lots, streets, and athletic fields.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services,

Duties & Responsibilities

• Applies paints, stains, surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate according to Material Safety Data Sheets within established hazardous materials guidelines.
• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with customer.
• Updates surfaces that need to be repainted that have become old or faded as directed.
• Prepares and implements line striping layouts for streets, parking lots and athletic fields according to ADOT and the various athletic requirements.
• Identifies, safely handles and appropriately disposes of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials.
• Will reapply or add new graphics and signs such as handicap parking, ramps, and other areas that are required by ADOT, Safety and ADA agencies.
• Applies different kinds of paint, stains, lacquer and/or other types of resins or finishes to buildings, furniture, equipment and other structures as needed.
• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and/or smooths interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.
• Installs, repairs and maintains drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing.
• Cleans equipment, paint mixing area and work area.
• Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts and swing stages to heights of 80 feet.
• Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach surfaces in the work area.
• Perform maintenance painting of campus infrastructure, including handrails, light posts, security bollards, fire hydrants, safety rails, doors, gutters, stem walls, and building structures.
• Completes billable work assignments including surface preparation, taping, priming, and finish coating of interior spaces of offices, common areas, walls, restrooms, stairwells, closets, and customer service areas.
• Paint and refinish furniture and fixtures such as bookcases, filing cabinets, tables, desks, ceiling tiles, and ceiling grids.
• Perform floor sealing and surface preparation, including grinding with floor grinders.
• Communicates effectively with building managers and administrators to coordinate work and address customer service needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to paint, stain, and understanding of proper surface preparatory materials.
• Ability to discern correct color applications.
• Ability to install and maintain drywall.
• Knowledge of proper line striping layouts for streets, parking lots, according to ADOT and state/federal regulations.
• Skills with heavy equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts, swing stages, compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, apprenticeship training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according tothe University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of painting experience.
• Commercial and/or residential experience.
• University setting experience.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

4

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function

Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

2

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

[e-mail]

Open Date

9/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].