Painter

About This Role

This journeyperson Painter position is a vital part of a large team of trades workers at the university, providing excellent customer service and creating a safe and enjoyable campus for students, staff, faculty, and guests. The role will provide a full range of painting applications across a diverse set of facilities, including renovation and maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wall surfaces to remove or install various types of wall coverings
• Review finished projects with clients or customers
• Maintain records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• Prepare and level drywall
• Clean work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• Be responsible for lead abatement activity to include the disposal of lead-based materials according to federal and state regulations
• Interpret blueprints and drawings to assess and determine specifications and calculate the materials and equipment required
• Discuss project plan with customers or clients
• Gather materials, prepare work area, and maintain equipment and supplies needed for jobs
• Complete skilled painting work, color matching, and mixing according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes
• Apply paint using various types of spray equipment, including maintenance of equipment to ensure proper operation

Requirements

• Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship or verifiable 6,240 hours of related experience
• Ability to work in small or large teams
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers
• Effective verbal and written digital communication (email, phone, and text)
• Ability to work independently
• Valid Driver's License that meets UW Risk Management Standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

Important Details

• Application deadline: October 29, 2026 - 11:00pm CDT
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required

Application Process

• Upload a resume
• Upload a cover letter detailing training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications
• Pass an initial caregiver check and then every two years, as this position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations