Painter
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 11
Compensation: $49,425 - $67,958. Compensation will be commensurate with
education and experience
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Facility Services
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: FF048PTNPAI
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by
the appropriate administrator
JOB PURPOSE
The Painter is responsible for preparing and applying protective coating,
paints, and finishes to the interiors and exteriors of large nonresidential
structures including offices, classrooms, student housing building, athletic
facilities, and other campus buildings. This position performs professional
surface preparation, coating applications, and finishing work while ensuring
compliance with OSHA safety standards. In addition, the role supports general
building maintenance operations, completes helpdesk/CMMS work orders, and
assists with projects to maintain safe, functional, and visually appealing
campus facilities. Flexible scheduling may be required to minimize disruption
to campus operations.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Prepare, repair, and finish interior and exterior surfaces across campus
facilities by cleaning, sanding, patching, priming, and applying paints,
stains, and protective coatings to drywall, wood, metal, and concrete
surfaces.
Perform painting projects in classrooms, laboratories, offices, student
services areas, residence halls, and other college buildings.
Operate commercial painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, spray
guns, lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
Mix and match paints; estimate materials and maintain consistent, high-
quality finishes that meet institutional standards.
Coordinate projects to minimize disruption to classes, campus events, and
daily college operations, including working during school breaks or off-
hours as needed.
Assist with remodeling projects, furniture moves, campus event setups (if
applicable), and seasonal residence hall “make-ready” (if applicable).
Provide support to other trades if needed.
Assist with related facility maintenance tasks, including minor carpentry,
door and hardware adjustments, ceiling tile replacement, and basic fixture
repairs.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites in accordance with OSHA and
college safety policies.
Accurately complete work orders and maintain records in the computerized
maintenance management system (CMMS).
Identify and report facility or safety concerns to Facilities/Maintenance
leadership and respond to urgent maintenance needs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of campus operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of commercial painting practices, surface preparation,
materials, coatings, and finishing techniques.
Experience with drywall/sheetrock repair, taping, and finishing.
Working knowledge of general building systems. Including basic electrical,
plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC fundamentals.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety standards related to painting
and facilities maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and basic technical drawings.
Proficiency in the use of painting tools, spray equipment, power tools,
ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
Skill in using computers and software applications, including Microsoft
Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to learn about campus building layouts, room locations, and
facility infrastructure systems.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assignments
accurately.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively
as part of a facilities team.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to
prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with faculty,
staff, students, and contractors in an active campus environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) years commercial or residential painting experience.
Experience operating painting machinery and spray equipment.
Valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
Must successfully pass a background check conducted by the Kansas Bureau
of Investigation (KBI).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) or more years of commercial or institutional painting
experience.
Experience in a higher education or large commercial facility environment.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience with minor carpentry, plumbing, or electrical repairs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push
or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals
with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. of material and carry several feet.
Physical ability to work around the clock.
Physical ability is sufficient to work in extreme varying temperature
ranges.
Hearing ability sufficient to notice alarms and mechanical malfunctions.
Visual ability is sufficient to drive vehicles.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, during regular hours Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm or
9:30am – 6:00pm. Must be able to work on a variable schedule/hour to meet
operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.
To Apply
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
