Painter jobs in Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Painter

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, perform journeyman-level painting and related work required for preservation, cleanliness, security and beautification of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, structures, parking lots, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare surfaces for paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer, or stain application using appropriate chemicals and tools.
• Apply paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer and stain to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
• Install glass including preparing frames, measuring and cutting to specification, placing and securing glass in frames utilizing a variety of procedures and tools.
• Mix paint to specified colors and textures using oil, thinner, drying agents and various pigments and solvents.
• Tape and texture drywall surfaces.
• Install resilient tile and replace broken tile including preparing surfaces, installing tile base, arranging tile designs, cutting tile to fit securely and neatly around edges and corners.
• Erect and safely utilize scaffolding, ladders, or swings.
• Clean brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other tools; clean work areas and installed glass.
• Finish or refinish furniture utilizing the appropriate procedures and materials.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to determine equipment and materials required and methods of installation to complete project.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• May perform work in areas such as wallpapering, special effects painting, or specialized textures.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Safety Awareness
• Work Tempo

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  High School Diploma or GED, plus completion of U.S. Department of Labor approved painting and drywall apprenticeship programs (4 years) which meets their requirements to attain journeyman-level status.

Experience: 2 years painting experience including taping and texturing drywall at journeyman-level status as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Prepare surfaces for paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer, or stain application using appropriate chemicals and tools.
• Tape, texture and repair drywall surfaces at the journeyman level

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/23/2024 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/