Painter

About the role

The Painter provides the department with support in maintaining existing campus facilities to ensure a safe, comfortable and functional environment for learning and working. This position provides support in painting, refinishing and maintaining various surfaces through planned preventative maintenance schedules as well as providing immediate support for the removal of graffiti or other acts of vandalism.

Essential Responsibilities

• Paints the interior and exterior of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Prepares walls, tapes sheetrock walls, cleans (manually or with pressurized water blaster), plasters, sands, and textures as needed in order to match different surfaces/finishes.
• Varnishes floors, cabinets and doors.
• Refinishes furniture.
• Paints signs and sets-up vinyl letter signs (for windows, vehicles, etc.), paints parking lots, crosswalks, curbs and bleachers.
• Prepares work area: barricades area, tapes-off; lays paper/linen drop cloths.
• Responds to reactive work orders to cover graffiti or other vandalism, or other cosmetic related assignments.
• Aids in the repair of plaster, wood, drywall, stucco, and ceiling tiles for the purpose of maintaining and preserving facilities.
• Aids in other facilities maintenance work orders and projects as needed.

Safety and Training

• Follows OSHA, College, State and Federal standards and operates tools and equipment safely.
• Participates in required, monthly safety training meetings; participates in equipment operation training, as appropriate.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Maintains sprayers, air compressors, brushes, and tools.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned appropriately at the end of each shift.
• Maintains provided service vehicle.

Recordkeeping and Administrative Work

• Retrieves work orders from the automated system; closes work orders promptly and with comments about what was done.
• Ensures that all work performed is documented on a work order form.

Risk Management & Stewardship of College Property

• Proactively identify, report or resolve any and all safety issues as quickly as possible.
• Proactively identify issues related to code compliance and report them to the appropriate supervisor or Director as soon as possible.
• Ensure the campus is clean and orderly; return furnishings and other equipment to their places when moved by members of the community or after scheduled events.
• Take care to ensure College property is not compromised due to propped doors, broken locks, or left out in the rain or weather.
• Work proactively to reduce opportunities for theft and vandalism.
• Achieve the greatest amount of “uptime,” meaning all services and utilities provided shall have minimal disruption in service.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: High school education or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years painting experience, including experience with gas, diesel, and electric powered high-pressure sand and water blasting and painting equipment; masking machines; personal protective equipment; portable air compressors, lift and areal boom trucks; spill prevention, and various hand tools such as electric sander and dust recovery systems, ladders, brushes, and rollers.
• Skills/Abilities: Must be able to climb ladders, reach, stoop, bend, push, twist, and kneel.
• Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

Application Review & Recruitment Timeline

• This position is part of a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
• The first review of applications will begin on August 3, 2026.
• To be considered in the initial review, please submit your application before this date.
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of August 10, 2026.
• Additional application materials may be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Saint Mary’s College of California Employee Benefits Guide

• Health Insurance: The College Offers a Range Of Medical Plan Options To Allow Employees To Select Coverage That Best Meets Their Individual And Family Needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Saint Mary’s College offers employees the opportunity to participate in pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, which may include: Health Care FSA – for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses Dependent Care FSA – for eligible childcare or dependent care expenses Annual contribution limits are established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Life Insurance: The College provides employer-paid basic life insurance coverage for eligible employees. Additional voluntary life insurance options may be available, including: Basic Term Life Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Optional Employee Life Insurance Optional Dependent Life Insurance Optional AD&D coverage Coverage levels, eligibility, and enrollment details are outlined in plan materials.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Eligible employees may enroll in dental and vision coverage. In some cases, dental and vision plans may be elected independently of medical coverage, providing flexibility based on individual needs. Plan details, network information, and coverage summaries are provided during enrollment.
• Disability Benefits: Saint Mary’s College provides disability coverage designed to protect income in the event of a qualifying illness or injury. Benefits may include: Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Eligibility and benefit amounts are determined according to plan documents.
• Retirement Benefits: Saint Mary’s College offers retirement benefits to support long-term financial planning. Eligible employees may participate in: A defined contribution retirement plan Employer contributions in accordance with College policy Voluntary employee pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, subject to IRS limits Plan details, vesting schedules, and eligibility requirements are outlined in official retirement plan documents. Employees are encouraged to review plan materials carefully and consult with financial advisors as needed to fully understand retirement options.
• Additional Benefits & Campus Resources: As part of the Saint Mary’s College community, faculty and staff may also enjoy: Tuition Assistance Programs Access to campus fitness and wellness programs Access to the College library and the Hearst Art Gallery Discounts at the campus bookstore and dining services Access to cultural events and campus activities Community partnerships and local discounts in the Lamorinda area Equal Employment Opportunity: Saint Mary’s College of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment consistent with its Lasallian values.

Required Question

Do you possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent? Yes No
Do you have at least two (2) years of professional painting experience? Yes No
Do you have experience using commercial painting equipment and tools, including sprayers, air compressors, pressure washers, sanders, ladders, brushes, and rollers? Yes No
Are you able to safely perform the physical requirements of this position, including climbing ladders, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, twisting, kneeling, and lifting as required? Yes No
Do you possess a valid California Driver License and are you able to be insured under the College's automobile insurance policy? Yes No
Are you available to work full-time on-site, including swing shifts, weekends, emergency call-ins, and other non-traditional hours as required? Yes No
Do you have legal authorization to work in the United States? Yes No