Construction Shop Painter

Construction Shop Painter

Salary

$39,300.00 - $45,000.00 Annually

Location

Pickens County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

JR 10606

Agency

Clemson University

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Class Code:

KC40

Position Number:

JR 10606

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply on Clemson's website. https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Clemson_Careers/job/SENECA-SC/Construction-Shop-Painter_JR-10606

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs paint, plaster, and drywall related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Performs general construction, maintenance, repair and remodeling of campus facilities. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

45% General Paint and Finishing

Performs painting and general maintenance of interior and exterior of buildings. Refinishes and finishes interior and exterior furniture and cabinets. Performs general repairs on wallpaper. Finishes drywall. Finishes and refinishes furniture. Finishes plaster ceiling and walls.

35% Building and Construction Maintenance

Performs a wide variety of paint, plaster, drywall, and other related duties involving the maintenance of buildings. Performs base and finish coat procedures of plaster. Performs plaster and dry wall repairs. Estimates and transports materials to and from job site. Performs spraying duties using equipment for paints, stains, lacquers and varnishes. Mixes and matches all types of paints and stains.

10% Safety

Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

10% Training and Mentorship

Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Clemson University Address Pearman Blvd., Admin Service Bldg.

Clemson, South Carolina, 29634

Phone 864-656-2000

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.