Painter

Painter

Bring your skills to the Department of Residence at Iowa State University, where your work helps make the campus feel like home. As a Painter, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining and refreshing student living spaces, ensuring they're safe, welcoming, and ready for the next generation of Cyclones.

Schedule & Location

• Full-time, MondayFriday, daytime hours
• Work is on campus in student residence halls and apartments

How You'll Contribute

Why Join Us

The Department of Residence isn't just about buildingsit's about creating a welcoming community for over 12,000 students. You'll be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and the visible impact of your work on student life. Learn more about our philosophy and meet the staff who make it happen :

Mission, Vision & Philosophy

Our Staff

What You'll Get

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first daywith timely enrollment

Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions

Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay Enjoy Holidays OFF!

Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime hours to support work-life balance

Steady work that supports the campus community

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces for refinishing by sanding, scraping, filling cracks and taping sheet rock; works from ground or floor level, from ladders, and from stationary and swing stages.

Applies paint with brush, roller and sprayer; hangs wallpaper and vinyl and acoustical wall covering materials; glazes, refinishes and antiques woodwork; and mixes stains and paints.

Determines method, materials, and equipment needed to complete job assignments.

Keeps a record for each project : materials used, colors, textures, locations, dates, and tasks performed.

Cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools and equipment.

Cuts and sets glass and repairs windows, and may perform plastering duties.

Assists in directing the work of apprentices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the painting trade.

Knowledge of the properties, purposes, preparation, and uses of painting materials and tools.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools of the painting trade, safely and skillfully.

Ability to erect and work from ladders and scaffolds safely.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architect drawings and verbal and written instructions.

Ability to perform the full range of painting tasks independently.

Ability to direct the work of others.

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, work at heights, and in an environment that may have dust or fumes.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach both of the following : Cover Letter and Resume. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free : 1-877-477-7485.

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as :

Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, and leave plans

On-site (Ames, Iowa) childcare resources

Life insurance and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Various voluntary benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program