Painting Specialist - Facilities

Painter Position at UVU

Join UVU's Facilities Team as a Painter. Put your craftsmanship to work at a university that's shaping the future. As a Painter at Utah Valley University, you'll play an important role in maintaining the appearance, functionality, and safety of a vibrant campus that serves thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors each day.

This is more than a painting position. You'll use your skills to preserve and enhance university facilities through a wide variety of projects, including painting, drywall repair, flooring installation, decorative finishes, wood refinishing, and general building maintenance. Your work will leave a visible, lasting impact on the spaces where students learn, employees work, and the campus community thrives.

As a member of UVU's Facilities team, you'll collaborate with talented professionals who are committed to excellence, safety, and service. Every project offers an opportunity to solve problems, demonstrate your expertise, and take pride in seeing the results of your work firsthand. If you enjoy hands-on work, value quality craftsmanship, and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we invite you to build your career at UVU.

Why Work at UVU? At Utah Valley University, we invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

Summary of Responsibilities

• Preparing, repairing, and finishing interior and exterior surfaces on plaster, drywall, concrete, wood, and other building materials.
• Applying paints, stains, sealants, coatings, and specialty finishes to protect and enhance university facilities.
• Patching, sanding, mudding, taping, texturing, and repairing walls and surfaces to ensure professional-quality results.
• Installing and repairing cabinets, countertops, wall coverings, shelving, whiteboards, decorative finishes, and other facility features.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of floor coverings, including carpet, tile, vinyl, laminate, wood, rubber, and composite materials.
• Operating specialized equipment such as airless sprayers, scaffolding, and motorized lifts to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Supporting campus maintenance efforts through additional work involving upholstery, signage, and related facility improvement projects.
• Promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement while maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent, plus one (1) year of painting experience.
• Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent, plus three (3) to five (5) years of painting experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of painting systems, coatings, stains, sealers, and finishing materials, including proper application methods and surface preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices, construction materials, and industry standards related to painting and finishing trades.
• Knowledge of drywall, plaster, wood, concrete, and other surface repair techniques.
• Knowledge of flooring materials, installation methods, and repair procedures for carpet, tile, vinyl, laminate, wood, and other floor coverings.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, building codes, and standard trade practices.

Skills

• Skill in painting, drywall repair, texturing, wood refinishing, decorative finishes, and general building maintenance.
• Skill in preparing, repairing, and finishing interior and exterior building surfaces to professional standards.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing floor and wall covering systems.
• Skill in the safe operation of painting equipment, hand tools, power tools, lifts, and related maintenance equipment.
• Skill in color matching, coating application, caulking, sealing, and finish restoration.
• Skill in evaluating project requirements, selecting appropriate materials, and determining effective repair solutions.
• Basic computer proficiency and effective customer service skills.

Abilities

• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders to complete projects accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to safely use tools, equipment, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms required for painting and maintenance activities.
• Ability to match, restore, and apply coatings that maintain the appearance and integrity of existing surfaces.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow, enforce, and promote workplace safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing excellent service to the campus community.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.