Painters and Paperhangers jobs in Kentucky
Showing 1 Painters and Paperhangers jobs available in Kentucky.
Painter
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Showing 1 of 1 results
Painter at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
Posted on
Updated on
Recently UpdatedSalary:$15.30 - $24.50/hrIndustries:Advertising / MarketingJob Function:Facilities
Explore Related Opportunities
About This Position
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Specific Questions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Painter |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE52890 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 4 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None. |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May work at heights above four feet; in tiring and uncomfortable positions; outside and inside; and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while on job sites. |
| Shift | 7:30 am – 4:15 pm; (Monday – Friday). Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. |
| Job Summary | Under the direction of the Supervisor and Department Management, the Painter receives and completes work orders while maintaining accurate records on material and labor used; Detects needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures; Smoothes and prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint; Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers; Tapes, floats, finishes, and textures walls and ceilings; Removes graffiti from the interior and exterior of buildings; Repairs glass of building windows; Prepares all painted signs required by the Campus; Erects scaffolding or sets up ladder to perform tasks above ground level; and Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) for work order processing. In addition, this position paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects; Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces; Performs maintenance roof coatings and repairs; Performs mold and paint removal; Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures; Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition; Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.; Stores, handles and disposes of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures; Corrects unsafe conditions in work areas and reports any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately; and Ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; and SAP. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | High School + 4-years Driver’s License — Preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/30/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your work experience as it relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience operating painting equipment such as brush rollers, spray units, aerial lifts, scaffolding, etc?
- No
- Yes
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have in painting?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe what "teamwork" means to you.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Scan to Apply
Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone.
Job Location
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States