<span style="font-family: Arial"><h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Painter - University Housing</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">University Housing Facilities Maintenance </span></h3><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><img src="https://illinois.csod.com/clientimg/illinois/jobAdUploads/Block%20I.png" alt="" style="width: 30px; height: 44px"></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">University Housing provides an essential element of theIllinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units workingtogether to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for ourresidents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences andidentities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equityand inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions.<br></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">With 26 residencehalls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storagefacilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more to care for - ourFacilities team has its hands full. University Housing Facilities includemaintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and buildingservice. </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><br><h4>Job Summary</h4>Perform skilled work in the painting trade, ensuring high-quality finishes for both interior and exterior surfaces, while maintaining safety standards. All University Housing staff will foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.<title>ttt</title> <div><h4 id="duties--responsibilities">Duties & Responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Painting Tasks</strong></p><ul><li>Prepares areas to be painted and paints surfaces for preparatory and final coat by brushing, rolling and/or spraying.</li><li>On building interiors, a painter is responsible for:<ul><li>Removing furniture and wall hangings; covering floors, placing protective covers on permanent fixtures, washes vent covers, grids, ceilings, washes woodwork and walls, patches plaster and spackles as needed.</li><li>A painter will remove all paint specks from floors and adjacent areas, restoring original furnishings to the area, and sweeps debris as needed.</li></ul></li><li>On building exteriors, a painter is responsible for:<ul><li>Erecting and using scaffolding, utilizing ladders and lifts to perform elevated painting tasks.</li><li>Removes objects such as vines and nests, scrapes flaking paint, sands, spot primes, etc.</li></ul></li><li>Marks and paints floor, tapes and finishes drywall and plaster.</li><li>Cuts and installs window glass.</li><li>Installs wall coverings or vinyl.</li><li>Installs lettering and performs sign work as necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Organization and Safety</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for light housekeeping duties and fire protection maintenance in mechanical equipment rooms or shop areas where painting tools and equipment are stored.</li><li>Responsible for proper care and security of all painting equipment such as brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders, etc.</li><li>Complies with all safe working procedures.</li></ul></div><br><h4>Physical Demands</h4><li>Lifting/Carrying : Frequently </li><li>Standing/Walking : Frequently </li><li>Bending/Stooping : Frequently </li><li>Reaching/Stretching : Frequently </li><li>Pushing/Pulling : Frequently </li><li>Physical Endurance : Frequently </li><li>Manual Dexterity : Frequently </li><li>Balance/Coordination : Frequently </li><li>Climbing : Frequently </li><li>Operating Machinery : Occasionally </li><br><h4>Working Conditions</h4><li>Extreme cold : Occasionally </li><li>Extreme heat : Occasionally </li><li>Humidity : Occasionally </li><li>Wet : Occasionally </li><li>Noise : Frequently </li><li>Hazards : Frequently </li><li>Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Occasionally </li><li>Toxic, Caustic Chemicals : Occasionally </li><li>Temperature Changes : Occasionally </li><li>Inclement Weather : Occasionally </li></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><strong>Additional Demands</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Thisposition involves physical activity that may include a range of movements andtasks. This may include relocating or transporting items; moving throughout thework environment, which may involve climbing, balancing, squatting, grasping,carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and twisting. The role mayalso include periods of stationary work, as well as reaching for and handlingmaterials as part of completing job duties. <h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.</li><li>Possession of a valid State of Illinois Class "D" Driver’s License. </li></ul><h4>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</h4><ul><li>Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations and strategies to promote health and safety practices for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.</li><li>Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.</li><li>Skill in time and resource management.</li><li>Skill in personnel resources management through motivating, developing, and directing subordinates as they work, identifying the best skill sets for completion of the job.</li><li>Skill in giving full attention to what other people are relaying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.</li><li>Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.</li><li>Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.</li><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.</li><li>Ability to operate a personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet.</li><li>Ability to communicate information and ideas.</li></ul></span></p><h4><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Appointment Information</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3027 - Painter position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after theclose of the search. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">The wage for this position is $40.96 per hour. Final salary offered will be determined by a thoroughassessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidateexperience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budgetconstraints. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Sponsorship for work authorization is notavailable for this position.</span></p></span><p><font size="2"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif"><strong style=""><span style="color: #13294B">Work Schedule:</span></strong> M-F, 8 AM-4:30 PM, This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the </span><a href="https://humanresources.illinois.edu/employee-experience/new-employee/workplace-flexibility/"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif">University’s Workplace Flexibility policy</span></a><span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif">.</span></font></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at <a href="https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx</a>.</span></p><span style="font-family: Arial"><h4><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Application Procedures & Deadline Information</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Applications must be received by <span style="color: #13294B"><strong>6:00 pm</strong> <strong>(Central Time)</strong></span> on <strong><span style="color: #13294B">May 28, 2026</span>.</strong> Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> will not be considered. <br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><strong><span style="color: #FF5F05">Candidate Documents</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">When submitting your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, names/contact information for three professional references and driver's license. <br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact University Housing Human Resources at careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — <strong>every staff member helps shape what’s next</strong>. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Learn about <a href="https://makeitcu.com/" title="https://makeitcu.com/">Champaign-Urbana</a>, our campus and thecommunity we hope you choose to live and work in.</span></p></span><p><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; line-height: 107%">For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at </span><a href="https://recruitment.housing.illinois.edu/"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; line-height: 107%">University Housing Recruitment</span></a><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; line-height: 107%">.</span></font></p><span style="font-family: Arial"><font size="2"></font><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><em>Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.</em></span></p><p id="benefitStatement"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">This position is intended to be <a href="https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois">eligible for benefits</a>. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.</span></p><hr><p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit <a href="https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters" target="_blank">Required Employment Notices and Posters</a> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank">E-Verify</a>.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal" title="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal">reasonable accommodation portal</a>, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or <a title="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.</span></p><hr><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><strong>Requisition ID</strong>: 1036379<br><strong>Job Category</strong>: Crafts & Trades<br><strong>Apply at:</strong> <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a></span></p><a name="HEJobs" type="hidden" value="No"></a><a name="Billing_Name" type="hidden" value=""></a><a name="Billing_Email" type="hidden" value=""></a></span>
