Painter

Painter

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Posted: 08/06/2025 Deadline: Open until filled Employment: Full-time, Non-exempt Pay: Depends upon skills and experience Department: Facilities Management Experience: Intermediate

Job Description

Perform painting functions for the Physical Plant department.

This is an essential staff position that may be required to report to work when the university is closed or during inclement weather when a state-of-emergency has been declared.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Three years' experience as a painter
• Requires general knowledge of painting.
• Painting and customer service skills
• Customer service and pleasant attitude
• Perform limited administrative functions
• Limited computer skills
• Independence and self-directed
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness
• Drywall patch and paint
• Must adhere to all safety standards and work practices set by the Physical Plant.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds (lbs).
• No fear of heights or tight places.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Patch holes in drywall and general wall touch-up.
• Prime and finish coat paint drywall walls, metal door/window frames and other items as needed.
• Successfully complete OSHA safety training to use lifts to reach high areas, use PPE (personal protection equipment) and other training courses.
• Patch and hang vinyl wall coverings.
• Estimate square feet and lineal feet to prepare correct paint and vinyl wall covering orders.
• Properly maintain paint and supply inventory.
• Develop a campus-wide maintenance painting plan which prioritizes needs, so the university has the best possible appearance.
• Maintain paint colors on documents and develop a campus-wide paint swatch book.
• Respond to painting work order requests.
• Forward any other maintenance needs to the Physical Plant office; be another set of eyes around campus so we can better take care of our campus.
• Assist with maintenance duties as time allows.
• Serves on on-call emergency rotation
• Work with other departments on projects such as event set-ups, snow removal or emergency service.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in Staff Handbook.
• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center