Painter

Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
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Title
Painter
FLSA status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 06. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
Occupational Category
Skilled Craft
Department
Facilities Management - Facilities Services
Division
Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date
08/11/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of four years journeyperson level painting experience or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Provides skilled services as a painter. Works under general direction in painting and repairing for painting both interiors and exteriors of facilities assigned.
Primary Responsibilities
Finishing; plastering; painting with brush, roller, or spray equipment. Plastering includes new and patch work. Finishing includes taping and floating of sheetrock. Application of acoustical material to ceilings and refinishing furniture. Performs periodic inspection as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Use of spray equipment (airless and conventional); scaffolding and ladders; electric sanders; paint brushes and rollers; and sheetrock and plastering equipment. Proficiency required in all phases of work. Exposure to paint fumes from oil base paints. Work in window jacks sometimes at 4th floor level. Work occasionally includes high places, mechanical rooms, plant environments, kneeling, bending, and crawling. Work schedules may vary according to departmental needs. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self and others.
Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.
Requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver's license and driving record acceptable to the university's insurance carrier is required.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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