<p>Req Id: 37042</p> <p>Job Title: Painter</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>As a Painter for the Operations and Maintenance Department, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as Painter for assigned area. </li><li>Meet quality standards for services. </li><li>Confer with customers by telephone or in person in order to provide information and answer questions. </li><li>Apply coats of paint, enamel, stain, varnish or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trim and fixtures of buildings and other structures. </li><li>Install wall coverings including vinyl, paper, carpeting, and textiles. </li><li>Responsible for the operation and maintenance of airless spray equipment. </li><li>Overtime may be required. </li></ul> <p>About Us:</p> <p>When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. Our campus is a place of unrivaled pride, where every team member plays a crucial role in supporting our mission of learning and discovery.</p> <p>What We Are Looking For</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED </li><li>Three years of previous painting experience, including brush, roller, compressor and airless spray application </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with the application and handling of wall coverings </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Able to use compressor and airless spray techniques and erect scaffolding. </li><li>Able to perform mathematical calculations. </li><li>Have strong oral & written communication skills. </li><li>Computer skills including familiarity with word processors and spreadsheets. </li><li>Able to work from heights up to 100 ft. </li><li>Able to lift and carry 25-50 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. occasionally. </li><li>Must pass annual physical. </li><li>Must be fitted for and use required respiratory equipment during specific operations. </li><li>A valid US or Canadian driver's license. </li></ul> <p>What We'd Like You To Know</p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE </li><li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan </li><li>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <ul> <li>Administrative and Operational Support 2 (S2) </li><li>Pay Band S040 </li><li>Job Code# 20003043 </li><li>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php </li></ul> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>FLSA Status</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 4/30/25</p>