Job Details

Painter I or II, Auxiliary Services

Position Number: 9960342
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Facilities Management

Painter I or II, Auxiliary Services

University of Idaho

Appointment Information

Working Title: Painter I or II, Auxiliary Services

Division/College: 3970-AUX Auxiliary Services

Department: 907-AUX Campus Services

Location: Moscow

Location Details:

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: Painter I $17.71 per hour or higher depending on experience. Painter II $20.37 per hour or higher depending on experience.

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

Painter I
This position maintains and improves facilities throughout campus by preparing and painting interior and exterior building components, furniture and floors.
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:

Patch, clean and prepare all wall surface types
Prepare work site to protect surrounding surfaces
Mud and tape sheetrock in new construction, repairs and renovations
Match, mix, blend and apply paint and stain to a variety of surfaces
Clean work site and remove debris, properly disposing of chemicals
Remove broken glass and determine correct replacement glass based on building safety codes
Remove and repair window screens and aluminum, wood and vinyl window frames
Install replacement glass and specialty glass
Order and maintain a varied glass inventory
Other duties as assigned

Painter II
This position maintains and improves facilities throughout campus by independently performing journeyman-level preparation and painting of interior and exterior building components, furniture and floors.
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:

Patch, clean and prepare all wall surface types
Determine appropriate application method for surfaces to be covered
Match, mix, blend and apply paint and stain to a variety of surfaces
Remove broken glass and determine correct replacement glass based on building safety codes
Remove and repair window screens and aluminum, wood and vinyl window frames
Install replacement glass and specialty glass
Order and maintain a varied glass inventory
Meet with customers to define job to be completed; determine the effect the work will have on building users and discuss strategies to avoid disruption
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Painter I

Using paints and stains in various applications
Preparing surfaces and applying painting products

Painter II

Two years as a journeyman-level painter, including determining suitable paint and stain products to use in various applications; preparing and finishing drywall and plaster surfaces; and applying painting products
Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications

Required Education:

Painter I and II

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Painter I and II

Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Participate in a medical surveillance program and be fit-tested for respirator
Be at least 18 years of age
Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Additional Preferred:

Painter I

Experience working professionally with:

Equipment, materials and techniques used to apply paint, stain, varnish and similar products using industry best practices
Using and maintaining tools and equipment associated with painting; mixing, matching and color coordinating paints and stains

Certification as a Lead-based Paint Professional
Knowledge of and experience performing glazier work

Painter II

Certification as a Lead-based Paint Professional
Knowledge of and experience performing glazier work

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Painter I and II Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than November 24, 2026.

Please submit a letter of qualification along with your application. ( https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/applicant-resources ) Using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: N/A - no degree required

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/painter-i-or-ii-auxiliary-services-moscow-idaho-united-states