Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25283

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Cheryl McDonald

cheryl.mcdonald@montana.edu

(406) 994-5629

Classification Title

Working Title Maintenance Painter

Brief Position Overview

The Maintenance Painter performs skilled journeyman work for Facilities Services.

Position Number 4N0999

Department Facility Services

Division University Services

Appointment Type Skilled Craft

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Painters

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $27.61-$31.03 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Skilled Craft

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Campus Maintenance section of Facilities Services is responsible for maintenance, repair, renovation, and replacement of buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities for all university departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Painting interior walls, ceilings, floors and trim.

• Painting exterior trim, doors and windows.

• Refinish furniture, prepare and finish cabinetry.

• Install and patch all types of wall coverings.

• Prepare and patch new and damaged sheetrock walls and ceilings for painting (tape and texture).

• Paint curbs and stripe streets.

• Install and replace ceramic tile (thin-set).

• Other related duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• High School diploma or GED , plus successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Two years of full-time journeyman-level painting experience.

• Demonstrated competence applying the standard practices and methods of the painting trade.

• Demonstrated competence working with painting tools, materials and equipment.

• Demonstrated experience applying paints and other finishes by brush, roller and spray gun.

• Working knowledge of the characteristics of paints, varnishes, stains, shellacs, etc.

• Demonstrated competence working with perfatape tools, materials, and equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to work from blueprints, plans, sketches and specifications.

  Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience balancing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities.

• Experience interfacing with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

• Experience working in an industrial spray booth.

  The Successful Candidate Will

• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.

• Effectively and safely operate work-related equipment and tools; work proficiently in the use of a computerized maintenance management system, e-mail, and other computer applications as assigned or required.

• Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients both in person and over the phone.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers and the public.

• Work in conjunction with a successful team.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

  Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

  Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

Painter I – $27.61

Painter II – $29.27

Painter III – $31.03

In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

Must be able to: perform physical labor including transporting up to 50 pounds, including while going up stairs; working from ladders, scaffolding, and swing stages; performing overhead work; and safely and effectively operate a wide variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon the completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on Friday, February 28, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

If applicable, please upload a copy of the certificate indicating successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program. (Under Applicant Documents: Other.)

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.