Job Description
Painter
Ames, IA Full Time R18447 Position
Title: Painter
Job Group: Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience in
the trade, including apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large-scale or high-traffic painting
projects, ideally in a facilities or institutional environment
Experience with preparing surfaces for refinishing; specifically
drywall patching and finishing
Experience with environmentally friendly or specialty coatings
Experience supervising or
training painters or staff
Job Description: Bring your skills to the Department of Residence at Iowa State
University, where your work helps make the campus feel like home. As a Painter, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining and
refreshing student living spaces, ensuring they're safe, welcoming, and ready for the next generation of Cyclones.
Schedule &
Location - Full-time, Monday-Friday, daytime hours
- Work is on campus in student residence halls and
apartments
How You'll Contribute - Painting & Repairs : Handle interior and exterior painting, drywall
repair, and finishing to keep residence halls looking their best.
- Surface Prep & Finishing: Prepare walls and surfaces, mix
and match colors, and apply paints, stains, and coatings for a polished, professional finish.
- Tools & Equipment: Maintain
painting tools, supplies, and equipment; ensure safe use and readiness for daily work.
- General Maintenance Support: Assist
with broader maintenance projects and collaborate with other trades to meet building needs.
- Safety & Standards: Follow safety
procedures, keep work areas clean, and help ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
Why Join Us The
Department of Residence isn't just about buildings-it's about creating a welcoming community for over 12,000 students. You'll be part of a
team that values quality, teamwork, and the visible impact of your work on student life. Learn more about our philosophy and meet the staff
who make it happen:
What You'll Get - Insurance benefits (medical, dental,
and vision) starting on your first day-with timely enrollment
- Competitive retirement options with generous university
contributions
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay - Enjoy Holidays OFF!
- Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime
hours to support work-life balance
- Steady work that supports the campus community
Characteristic Duties and
Responsibilities - Prepares surfaces for refinishing by sanding, scraping, filling cracks and taping sheet rock; works from
ground or floor level, from ladders, and from stationary and swing stages.
- Applies paint with brush, roller and sprayer; hangs
wallpaper and vinyl and acoustical wall covering materials; glazes, refinishes and antiques woodwork; and mixes stains and
paints.
- Determines method, materials, and equipment needed to complete job assignments.
- Keeps a record for each project:
materials used, colors, textures, locations, dates, and tasks performed.
- Cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other
tools and equipment.
- Cuts and sets glass and repairs windows, and may perform plastering duties.
- Assists in directing the
work of apprentices
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used
in the painting trade.
- Knowledge of the properties, purposes, preparation, and uses of painting materials and
tools.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Skill in the use and maintenance of the
tools of the painting trade, safely and skillfully.
- Ability to erect and work from ladders and scaffolds safely.
- Ability to
read and interpret blueprints, architect drawings and verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform the full range of painting
tasks independently.
- Ability to direct the work of others.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, work at heights,
and in an environment that may have dust or fumes.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis
without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type: Regular
Number
of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full time
Pay
Grade: 5151a
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on "
Apply " and complete
the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach both of the following: If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State
Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including
defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, and leave plans
- On-site (Ames,
Iowa) childcare
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and
discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: January 12,
2026
Posting Close Date: February 3, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R18447
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Job Tags
Full time, Apprenticeship, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,