Painter, UMKC Campus Facilities, 27704

Painter, UMKC Campus Facilities, 27704

University of Missouri - Kansas City

in Kansas City, MO

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 05/28/2025

Category: Facilities Management

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UMKC Campus Facilities Management

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Position Location: Volker Campus

Job Description

Join the Campus Facilities Management (CFM) team as a skilled BTS Painter, responsible for expertly applying paints, coatings, and coverings to surfaces throughout our campus. We are seeking individuals who thrive in both indoor and outdoor settings and take pride in maintaining visually appealing spaces for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Assess painting area to determine appropriate paint type, surface preparation steps, required equipment, and any necessary environmental health procedures.

Prepare services for painting, including moving furniture and fixtures, protecting floors and furniture, and setting up scaffolding, ladders, or staging equipment. Preparation tasks may involve filling holes, cracks, and joints, as well as sandblasting, grinding, or other methods.

Apply paints and coatings using various methods such as brushes, rollers, sprays, or specialized applicators. Select and mix materials to match specified colors, textures, and drying properties, providing input on paint color, quality, and cost considerations.

Ensure the cleanliness of the painting area upon completion, returning materials and equipment to their original state.

Perform additional tasks such as painting signs, cutting stencils, etching surfaces, and marking parking lot lines and curbs as required.

Assist with cost estimates, material orders, reports, and record maintenance as needed.

Shift

6:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired.

Four years actual work experience and training including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training in the trade (e.g. painting and wall covering) is required.

Depending on the location of the position, some jobs may require two years of journey level experience, including apprentice or vocational training, installing vinyl wall covering.

Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in the trade.

A valid Missouri driver's license is required.

Ability daily to:

Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.)

Shovel snow, climb ladders and operate heavy power equipment.

Depending on nature of work performed, may be required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the "Industrial Standard for Respirator Use".

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive (see HR-104 Hiring Incentives for Faculty and Staff).

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. All applications, both internal and external, will be accepted and reviewed upon receipt. Apply today!

Note: This is a union-eligible position under Local 955. To be considered as a union bidder for this position you must:

* Be currently employed in union-eligible position under Local 955

* Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

* Apply within the published, five-day posting period

Union Bid Period: May 27, 2025 to June 3, 2025

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at ....

It is the fundamental policy of UMKC to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, Veteran status or disability status in all education, employment and contracted activities. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment.

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