Painter(Tape and Float)-Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a journeyman painter based in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on tape and float work, performing skilled painting on machinery, equipment, and interiors using spray guns or brushes.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, applying paints and finishes, scaffolding, and protecting surfaces while maintaining safety. The position requires at least three years of painting experience and the ability to work at various heights with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Three years of painting experience required.
• Experience painting with various tools and at various heights while observing safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, take directions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to climb ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Attention to detail; monitors own work for quality.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled painter work in construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, walls, stairs, doors, windows, cabinets, machinery, and other structures.
• Scrapes, sands and sizes surfaces before painting.
• Checks conditions of woodwork and reports needs for carpentry repair as needed.
• Mixes, matches and applies paints, varnishes, shellacs, enamels and other finishes.
• Erects or rigs scaffolds and paints from scaffolds and lifts.
• Covers surfaces and furniture to protect it from paint.
• Removes spattered paint after a job is completed, cleans up and cares for brushes, spray guns and other equipment.
• Sprays stains, paints, sealers and varnish in spray booth wearing a respirator.
• Applies epoxy paint to flooring walls and ceilings wearing a respirator.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Painting experience

Team collaboration

Ladder access

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under general supervision, provides skilled craftsmanship as a journeyman painter performing tasks to include preparing surfaces for painting, applying paints to machinery, equipment, furniture and interiors and/or buildings by spray gun or brush.

This role will be primarily a Tape and Float.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled painter work in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, walls, stairways, doors, windows, cabinets, machinery, and other structures.
• Scrapes, sands and sizes surfaces before painting.
• Checks conditions of woodwork and reports needs for carpentry repair, as needed.
• Mixes, matches and applies paints, varnishes, shellacs, enamels and other finishes.
• Erects or rigs scaffolds and paints from scaffolds and lifts.
• Covers surfaces and furniture to protect it from paint.
• Removes spattered paint after a job is completed, cleans up and cares for brushes, spray guns and other equipment.
• Sprays stains, paints, sealers and varnish in spray booth wearing a respirator.
• Applies epoxy paint to flooring walls and ceilings wearing a respirator.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in selecting the right materials and tools for the job.
• Experience in painting with various tools and in various heights and spaces while observing all safety measures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, take directions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work/climb on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Attention to detail; monitors own work for quality.

Educations

• High school diploma required.

Required Skills

• Three (3) years of painting experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 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 San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts

Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8107
• Job Category Facilities & Engineering Oper
• Posting Date 10/02/2026, 05:37 PM
• Locations 0004 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/01/2026, 06:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization B5800 - Facilities Mgt, I5000 - Facilities & Capital Planning, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center