Painter

About the role

The University of Indianapolis is looking for a skilled Facilities Painter to help keep our campus looking its best. This is a hands-on painting and finishing role with room to take real ownership of how the campus presents itself — from residence halls and academic buildings to offices and common spaces across our grounds. If you take pride in clean lines, a well-prepped surface, and a finished space that looks sharp, this is a place where that work is seen and valued. This is an essential staff position; the facilities department maintains a shared on-call emergency rotation across the maintenance staff, and this role takes part in that rotation. Essential staff may be asked to report to work when the university is otherwise closed or during declared inclement-weather emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Surface prep, priming, and finish-coating drywall, metal door and window frames, and other surfaces as needed.
• Drywall patching and wall touch-up to ensure finishes look right.
• Interior and exterior caulking, patching, and hanging vinyl wall coverings.
• Measure and estimate square footage and lineal footage to order correct paint and materials.
• Keep the paint shop’s supplies and inventory organized and stocked.
• Help build and maintain a campus-wide painting plan that prioritizes needs so the university always puts its best face forward.
• Respond to painting work order requests across campus.
• Serve as an extra set of eyes for the facilities team, flagging other maintenance needs to stay ahead of issues.
• Regularly assist the carpentry team with hanging pictures, TVs, and whiteboards; helping with office and furniture moves; and assisting with storefront and glass work.
• Pitch in on general maintenance and cross-departmental work when needed, including event setups, snow removal, and emergency response.

Requirements

• Three years of painting experience, with a solid working knowledge of general building maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfortable working at heights and in tight spaces; able to safely operate lifts to reach high areas; able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Willingness to complete OSHA safety training, use required PPE, and follow all Physical Plant safety standards.
• A clean or otherwise acceptable driving record.
• Self-directed and resourceful, with a customer-service mindset and a genuine eye for making a space look its best.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition discount for you and your family
• Retirement savings plan (403B)
• Paid vacation and sick time accruals
• Paid holiday time and additional university days off
• Employee discounts and services
• Free parking
• Onsite health and wellness center