Painter - University Housing
University Housing Facilities Maintenance
University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions.
With 26 residence halls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storage facilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more to care for - our Facilities team has its hands full. University Housing Facilities include maintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and building service.
Job Summary
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Painting Tasks
- Prepares areas to be painted and paints surfaces for preparatory and final coat by brushing, rolling and/or spraying.
- On building interiors, a painter is responsible for:
- 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.
- A painter will remove all paint specks from floors and adjacent areas, restoring original furnishings to the area, and sweeps debris as needed.
- On building exteriors, a painter is responsible for:
- Erecting and using scaffolding, utilizing ladders and lifts to perform elevated painting tasks.
- Removes objects such as vines and nests, scrapes flaking paint, sands, spot primes, etc.
- Marks and paints floor, tapes and finishes drywall and plaster.
- Cuts and installs window glass.
- Installs wall coverings or vinyl.
- Installs lettering and performs sign work as necessary.
Organization and Safety
- Responsible for light housekeeping duties and fire protection maintenance in mechanical equipment rooms or shop areas where painting tools and equipment are stored.
- Responsible for proper care and security of all painting equipment such as brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders, etc.
- Complies with all safe working procedures.
Physical Demands
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Lifting/Carrying : Frequently
- Standing/Walking : Frequently
- Bending/Stooping : Frequently
- Reaching/Stretching : Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling : Frequently
- Physical Endurance : Frequently
- Manual Dexterity : Frequently
- Balance/Coordination : Frequently
Operating Machinery : Occasionally
Working Conditions
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Extreme cold : Occasionally
- Extreme heat : Occasionally
- Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Occasionally
- Toxic, Caustic Chemicals : Occasionally
- Temperature Changes : Occasionally
- Inclement Weather : Occasionally
Additional Demands
This position involves physical activity that may include a range of movements and tasks. This may include relocating or transporting items; moving throughout the work environment, which may involve climbing, balancing, squatting, grasping, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and twisting. The role may also include periods of stationary work, as well as reaching for and handling materials as part of completing job duties.
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.
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Possession of a valid State of Illinois Class "D" Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations and strategies to promote health and safety practices for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- 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.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Skill in time and resource management.
- Skill in personnel resources management through motivating, developing, and directing subordinates as they work, identifying the best skill sets for completion of the job.
- 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.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas.
Appointment Information
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 the close of the search.
The wage for this position is $40.96 per hour. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Work Schedule: 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 University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 3rd, 2026. 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 https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
Candidate Documents
When submitting your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, names/contact information for three professional references and driver's license.
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 [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. 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.
Learn about Champaign-Urbana, our campus and the community we hope you choose to live and work in.
For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at University Housing Recruitment.
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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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 Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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 reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1036379
Job Category: Crafts & Trades
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
