Skilled Painter - Commercial & Residential Tech

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a skilled painter to handle interior and exterior painting tasks across campus facilities. The role covers surface prep, priming, sealing, and color matching to meet exact specifications.

The candidate should have proven painting experience (commercial, residential, or industrial), knowledge of materials and techniques, physical stamina for ladders or scaffolding, and a valid driver's license. Salary ranges posted: $35,012 to $45,000.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a commercial, residential, or industrial painter.
• Knowledge of painting materials, sealers, and application techniques.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and balance to work on ladders or scaffolding.
• Attention to detail and basic math for measuring paint quantities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Cover and protect floors, furniture, and trim with drop cloths, tarps, and tape.
• Erect scaffolding and set up ladders or lifts to reach high areas.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with putty, plaster, or filler.
• Sand, scrape, and wash surfaces to create a smooth base.
• Apply primers, sealers, and undercoats to prepare surfaces for topcoats.
• Mix and match paints or stains to meet exact color specifications.

Skills

Painting experience

Painting materials

Physical stamina

Math skills

Driver's license

Job description

Norfolk State University is seeking a skilled painter to handle interior and exterior painting tasks across campus facilities. The role covers surface prep, priming, sealing, and color matching to meet exact specifications.

The candidate should have proven painting experience (commercial, residential, or industrial), knowledge of materials and techniques, physical stamina for ladders or scaffolding, and a valid driver's license. Salary ranges posted: $35,012 to $45,000.