Appointment Information

Working Title: Painter I or II, Auxiliary Services

Division/College: 3970-AUX Auxiliary Services

Department: 907-AUX Campus Services

Location: Moscow

Location Details: 

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: Painter I $17.71 per hour or higher depending on experience. Painter II $20.37 per hour or higher depending on experience.

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

• Patch, clean and prepare all wall surface types
• Prepare work site to protect surrounding surfaces
• Mud and tape sheetrock in new construction, repairs and renovations
• Match, mix, blend and apply paint and stain to a variety of surfaces
• Clean work site and remove debris, properly disposing of chemicals
• Remove broken glass and determine correct replacement glass based on building safety codes
• Remove and repair window screens and aluminum, wood and vinyl window frames
• Install replacement glass and specialty glass
• Order and maintain a varied glass inventory
• Other duties as assigned

• Patch, clean and prepare all wall surface types
• Determine appropriate application method for surfaces to be covered
• Match, mix, blend and apply paint and stain to a variety of surfaces
• Remove broken glass and determine correct replacement glass based on building safety codes
• Remove and repair window screens and aluminum, wood and vinyl window frames
• Install replacement glass and specialty glass
• Order and maintain a varied glass inventory
• Meet with customers to define job to be completed; determine the effect the work will have on building users and discuss strategies to avoid disruption
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Using paints and stains in various applications
• Preparing surfaces and applying painting products

• Two years as a journeyman-level painter, including determining suitable paint and stain products to use in various applications; preparing and finishing drywall and plaster surfaces; and applying painting products
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Participate in a medical surveillance program and be fit-tested for respirator
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Additional Preferred:

Experience working professionally with:

• Equipment, materials and techniques used to apply paint, stain, varnish and similar products using industry best practices
• Using and maintaining tools and equipment associated with painting; mixing, matching and color coordinating paints and stains

• Certification as a Lead-based Paint Professional
• Knowledge of and experience performing glazier work

• Certification as a Lead-based Paint Professional
• Knowledge of and experience performing glazier work

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than November 24, 2026.

Please submit a letter of qualification along with your application. ( https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/applicant-resources ) Using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: N/A - no degree required