Temporary Painter

FLSA Status:

Months Per Year:

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Position Description

Perform all phases of interior and exterior maintenance painting on general campus buildings.
Clean and prepare all surfaces before painting and perform any needed surface repairs. Preparations may include pressure washing,
caulking and glazing, and patching. Apply appropriate primers, paints, sealers, stains, and other finishes as needed. Maintain a clean
and safe job site at all times. Maintain all tools, equipment, and materials in safe and operable condition. Work at heights up to 90
feet. Safely operate scaffold, lifts, and swing stage as needed. Use all appropriate safety equipment and procedures for fall
protection and personal protection. Work in occupied buildings with minimal disruption of campus activities.
Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors regarding progress of work. This temporary position maintains
coatings of campus buildings, including preparation of surfaces, application of coatings, and maintenance of equipment.
This temporary assignment will be from 6/12/2023 until 9/15/2023.

Qualifications

Experience as a painter with an understanding for surface preparation, paint selection; OR an equivalent combination of education
and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Ability to lift or otherwise
move up to 50 pounds. Work at heights up to 90 feet.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance:

Salary Range: 4,117 Monthly

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance:

Temporary staff colleagues paid by Seattle University’s payroll system are not eligible for all of Seattle University’s health and welfare benefits. However, they may participate in well-being benefits https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/well-being-resources/. In addition, temporary staff colleagues are eligible to enroll and direct a percentage of their paychecks to a personal retirement account with Fidelity Investments. Details will be provided by Fidelity.