Painter

Painter

Salary

$17.56 - $19.19 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01603

Division

Finance & Administration

Department

Campus Services

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Pay Grade

25

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Performs various Paint Shop duties under the direction of a Superintendent or higher-level supervisor, including cleaning and painting interiors and exteriors of buildings and other surfaces.

Essential Functions

• Repair or replace drywall/plaster
• Install new vinyl/carpet flooring
• Repair damaged flooring
• Cut Access Panels and repair walls as needed
• Paints interiors and exteriors of University buildings and other surfaces.
• Cleans and removes graffiti from buildings and sidewalks.
• Maintains Paint Shop and equipment as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

Three to six months related experience required

The following Education is required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
• Detailed oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
• Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 12, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must befully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html