Summer Opportunity - Painter

Job Category

Casual Wage

Position Title

Summer Opportunity - Painter

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Finance and Administration

Department

Facilities - Trades

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$16.00 - $16.60 / hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

“One team, one mission”

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountabilities

Colgate University is seeking to build a pool of Temporary Painters to join the Paint Shop. Successful applicants might work extended periods due to medical leaves, shorter term for vacation coverage, or when there are additional needs.

Accountabilities Include

• Assessing, inspecting, and recommending wall and paint upgrades as needed.
• Matching existing finishes and proficiency with spackle, crack patches and drywall repairs.
• Knowledge of the use of putty knives, paint brushes, rollers, and spray gun, or a willingness to be trained.
• Removing, patching, and installing wallpaper as well as preparing, taping, and finishing mud unfinished sheetrock or other similar materials.
  
  

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Experience working independently, as well as part of a team.
• Experience coordinating work with other trades.
• Proven excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be capable of working in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and visitors on a daily basis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Painter is preferred.
• Displaying knowledge of paint mixing equipment.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma (or equivalent) is required or a combination or education and experience from which comparable skills have been acquired is required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions as needed.
• Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor.
• Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety.
  
  

Other Information

• A current, valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy may be required for certain work opportunities.
  
  

Requisition Number

2021CW021Posting

Temporary

Yes

Work Schedule

The work schedule varies based on needs of the University. This position may be scheduled for a longer duration of 40 hours per week to cover during employee long term absences.

This position is available from 5/1/2026 – 8/14/2026.

Job Open Date

03/19/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.