What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Winston-Salem State University?
Position Details
Classification Information
Position Classification Title
Facility Maintenance Tech - Bldg Trades
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Class
17422
Position Overview
Position Summary
WSSU is seeking an experienced Painter to join the Facilities Maintenance team. Join the Ramily! If you are looking for a position where you can grow, this could be the job for you! There are plenty of opportunities for cross-training and promotion!
The Painter will report to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. This position performs painting work for all campus buildings: academic, administrative, and residential. Employees must work ‘on call’ during the appointed dates and times when requested. This also includes callback work if needed.
Responsibilities include:
- Applying paint neatly and efficiently to interior and exterior surfaces, such as walls, windows, and doors of campus buildings as assigned
- Utilizing premixed paints, paintbrushes, paint rollers, and paint sprayers to apply paint, finish, or sealant for painting maintenance requests
- Sanding and priming furniture prior to applying paint, finish, or sealant
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment such as paintbrushes, paint rollers, paint sprayers, drop cloths, and ladders, and notifying supervisors when painting supplies are running low
- Providing excellent customer service, communicating professionally and courteously with fellow employees, students, and visitors
- Following up with customers once maintenance work is finished to ensure customer satisfaction and take corrective action as necessary
- Coordinating with other structural maintenance teams to ensure that all work orders are satisfied in a timely manner
- Maintaining records of repairs and maintenance performed
- Monitoring painting requests in the work order system, TeamDynamix, and prioritizing work based on need and time allotted.
- Adhering to safety procedures at all times and employing protective equipment when necessary to ensure a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The primary function of Facilities Management is to ensure the safety and comfort of all faculty, staff and students. Facilities maintain the buildings to ensure the functionality, comfort, cleanliness and safety of our buildings.
Position Information
Position Number
211213
Competency Level
Contributing
Working Position Title
Painter
Building and Room No.
1600 Lowery Street
Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week]
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Appointment Type
Permanent Full-Time
If Time Limited.
No
Appointment Length.
DHR Assigned Fields
FTE
1
Requirements and Preferences
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies
All - Emergency and Pandemic on site
Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback
Yes
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- High School Diploma
- Three years of experience in corrective work of structural trades.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver’s licesnse
Valid US Driver's License
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required
No
Physical Required
No
List any other medical/drug tests required
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
SPA01011P
Internal Posting Only
No
Time Limited Position
No
Appointment Length
Salary
$36,467 - $68,232
Open Date
12/04/2025
Close Date
12/18/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Please Note:
- A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
- If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
- Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
- Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
- Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
- If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Competency
Knowledge - Technical
Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
- Apply paint neatly and efficiently to interior and exterior surfaces, such as walls, windows, and doors of campus buildings as assigned
- Utilize premixed paints, paintbrushes, paint rollers, and paint sprayers to apply paint, finish, or sealant to fulfill painting and repair maintenance requests
- Coordinate with facilities team members when repairing furniture; sand and prime furniture surfaces prior to applying paint, finish, or sealant
- Clean and maintain equipment such as paintbrushes, paint rollers, paint sprayers, drop cloths, and ladders
- Repair equipment as necessary and notify supervisors when painting supplies are running low
Percentage Of Time
60
Competency
Client/Customer Service
Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
- Prioritize customer service, communicating professionally and courteously with fellow employees, students, and visitors
- Follow up with customers once maintenance work is finished and ensure customer satisfaction
- Respond to customer issues and take corrective action as necessary
Percentage Of Time
20
Competency
Coordination - Work
Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
- Communicate professionally and consistently with facilities colleagues. Coordination of work is imperative to success.
- Monitor painting requests in the work order system, TeamDynamix.
- Prioritize work based on need and time allotted.
- Coordinate with other structural maintenance teams to ensure that all work orders are satisfied in a timely manner.
Percentage Of Time
20
Salary : $36,467 - $68,232