Painter

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

William Paterson University is a purpose-driven, proudly diverse community—designated as both a public Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution—committed to creating transformative academic, professional, and personal experiences as a powerhouse of progress. We foster a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community, and we are recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Forbes’ Best Employers by State, 2025 Great College to Work For, and honored with the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award. 

Our 1,000 dedicated staff members enjoy competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, tuition support, and strong opportunities for internal promotion. Situated on a scenic suburban campus just 20 miles from New York City, WP offers a diverse, inclusive environment where your contributions fuel student success, economic and social mobility, and community engagement. Together, we empower our students through intentional, holistic support within flexible, innovative, and inclusive settings—preparing graduates to thrive professionally and personally, and to lead with a commitment to progress in New Jersey and beyond. 

Under direction of a Crew Supervisor, applies paint, and other coating materials to various surfaces from ground level and/or scaffolds, platforms, and ladders at various heights, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns; follows accepted methods and uses proper materials and/or tools to prepare various surfaces for painting; cares for and cleans standard painting tools; does related work as required.

NOTE: 7:00 am - 3:30 PM shift Monday through Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• May work alone or as a member of a team, on both indoor and outdoor assignments.
• Prepares surfaces utilizing various methods which may include sandpaper, wire brushes, or steel wool, and removes loose and old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scrapes, or wire brushes to properly coat, cover and adhere to the surface.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, spackle, or other fillers to make a suitable surface for the finish coat.
• Uses premixed paints or prepares paints to match specific colors by mixing required portions of tints and colorants to obtain proper colors, hues, and shades.
• Thins, stirs, and mixes paint to obtain proper consistency.
• Applies paint or other coating materials to various surfaces with brushes, rollers, and spray guns, and observes that the paint finish meets surface protection requirements.
• Applies various coating materials such as varnish, stain, shellac, lacquer or enamel using brushes and/or other related tools, methods and techniques to refinish cabinets, desks, chairs, or doors, or to decorate and protect interior or exterior surface, trim, and fixtures of buildings, and other structures.
• Paints various surfaces including cramped and hard to reach places, from ladders scaffolds, and platforms at varied heights, using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
• Erects various types of scaffolding such as prefabricated metal, aluminum, or wooden.
• "A" ladders, window jacks, or ladder jacks, or ladder jacks by following standard methods to paint tall buildings and structures.
• Receives oral and written work orders outlining the work to be done and methods to be used to accomplish the job according to specifications.
• Cleans and cares for brushes, rollers, and other equipment using water, turpentine, paint thinner, or other cleaning materials.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the University.

NOTE: All duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three (3) years of experience in work involving the painting and repainting of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures. NOTE: Applicants not having the above experience may meet the requirements if they have the following: Successful completion of an apprentice painting program approved by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

LICENSE:

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the procedures used in preparing surfaces for painting.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in general painting work.
• Knowledge of the methods involved in the thinning, mixing, and matching paint.
• Knowledge of the procedures involved in staining, vanishing, and refinishing cabinets, desks, chairs and other woodwork.
• Knowledge of the procedures involved in the cleaning and use of standard painting tools.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal or written orders and assignments.
• Ability to putty, spackle, and fill holes and cracks where needed.
• Ability to work from various elevations.
• Ability to rig scaffolding at various elevations.
• Ability to use the brush, roller, or spray method for application of paint.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Starting Salary - IPFTE Range 16 - $50,539.44 - $57,393.33

Note: Salaries for internal candidates are determined by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission's formula. Salaries for external candidates are determined up to step four, $57,393.33

Below is the link to the residency requirement that career service employees are subject to.

https://www.nj.gov/csc/about/news/2012/approved/20120131a.html

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more please click on this link to our Benefits Package Pamphlet (CWA/IFPTE)

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.

General questions related to this application process, please contact humanresources@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

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