Residence Hall Painter / Maintenance Technician, Housing

Midwestern State University Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Positive working environment

Job summary

Midwestern State University Texas is seeking a skilled Residence Hall Painter / Maintenance Technician to join the Housing Department Facilities Services. The successful candidate will oversee painting work, ensuring high standards and safety practices are met.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying various finishes, and supervising when needed. Applicants should possess three to five years of painting experience and have a high school or vocational education. This role requires a valid Texas driver's license and a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience as a skilled painter.
• Knowledge of preparation and application methods for various paint types.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping and cleaning.
• Mixes and applies paints and other finishes.
• Maintains records of materials and labor for each job.

Skills

Skilled painting

Surface preparation

Safety practices

Leadership in supervision

Education

High school or vocational school graduation

Tools

Spray guns

Brushes

Ladders

Job description

Position Details

Position: Residence Hall Painter / Maintenance Technician, Housing Department Facilities Services

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary: $2569 Monthly Plus Benefits

Job #: S080-26

Budget Position #: EH1198

Posted: 06/15/2026

Job Summary

This is skilled work in the painting of buildings, fixtures, and equipment. Work involves preparation of various types of surfaces for painting and applying paint by use of spray guns and/or brushes. Work is performed under general supervision of the Paint Foreperson. The employee in this class supervises the work of Painters I in absence of the Foreperson. Work requires working on ladders and scaffolds, as well as bending and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for paint by scraping, sandpapering, wire brushing, and cleaning.
• Mixes, matches, and applies paints, varnishes, lacquers, shellacs, and other finishes.
• Tapes and beds sheetrock.
• Refinishes and restores interior and exterior painted surfaces.
• Paints new construction or modifications and alterations to buildings using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
• Refinishes office furniture, cabinets, shelves, table tops, and other furnishings.
• Maintains record of materials and labor expended on each job.
• Observes adequate fire prevention, safety, and housekeeping practices in all operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or required.

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity with occasional lifting of objects weighing over fifty pounds.

Experience

Three to five years experience as a skilled painter.

Knowledge

Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools, equipment, and materials of the painting trade. Considerable knowledge of the proper preparation of surfaces to be painted, and of proper methods of mixing and matching all types of paints. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the painting trade.

Education

Graduation from high school or vocational school.

Additional Requirements

• Requires the ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Must have some administrative skills and the ability to follow oral or written instructions; knowledge in asbestos operations and maintenance programs; the physical ability to work from ladders or scaffolds and in uncomfortable positions; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Regular reliable attendance is required.
• Requires employment physical exam.
• A valid Texas driver's license is required.
• This position is designated as security sensitive (Low) and requires a criminal background check.

Standard Requirements

• Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey.
• Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements.
• Regular reliable attendance is required.
• This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check.
• Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX.
• May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.