Painter Temp GV9444

Contact: Jamie Childers, Jamie.Childers@okstate.edu

About the Role

This is a temporary position performing skilled painting and finishing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation of university buildings, facilities, and equipment. The Painter prepares, paints, and finishes interior and exterior surfaces of structures, equipment, furniture, and fixtures to maintain a safe, attractive, and functional campus environment. The role ensures all work meets established quality standards, adheres to university brand and color guidelines, and complies with applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Working under general supervision, the Painter interprets work orders, determines appropriate materials and methods, and completes assignments efficiently with minimal disruption to campus operations. The role collaborates closely with other Facilities team members—including carpentry, electrical, and mechanical trades—to support preventive maintenance, renovations, and special projects across all university properties.

Additional duties include preventive maintenance, light-duty carpentry, and miscellaneous repairs. This position may require work during non-business hours, including evenings, weekends, and when the university is closed. Overtime and shift work may be required when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled painting and finishing work for maintenance, repair, and renovation projects.
• Prepare, paint, and finish interior and exterior surfaces of structures, equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
• Interpret work orders and determine appropriate materials and methods for assignments.
• Collaborate with Facilities team members on preventive maintenance, renovations, and special projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance, light-duty carpentry, and miscellaneous repairs.
• Respond to emergency and urgent work, including non-business hours.
• Ensure compliance with university brand guidelines, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Use "AiM" Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and mobile technology.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date).
• Four years of experience in general framing, interior framing, drywall, finish carpentry, cabinet making, concrete finishing, etc.; or two years of post-secondary education in the building trades or technical field with two years of the above experience in a university, commercial, or industrial building maintenance organization.
• Valid driver’s license (must be obtained before hire and maintained after hire).

Skills

• Effective communication with customers and coworkers regarding work inquiries.
• Proficiency in using "AiM" CMMS software and mobile technology.
• Commitment to working safely and promoting a safe environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/technical degree in Building Trades or a related technical field.
• Two years of post-secondary education in the building trades with three years of prior successful work experience in general framing, interior framing, drywall, finish carpentry, cabinet making, or concrete finishing in a university, commercial, or industrial building maintenance organization.

Pay

$18.00 hourly

Schedule

Typically Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts. May require overtime, shift work, evenings, weekends, or work during university closures.