Painter

Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Locations:
Macomb, IL

Posted:
Jan 13, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type: FT - Continuous

Position

ID: 196212

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Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non‑residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

• reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor(s) to determine work requirements;
• mixes/color matches paints, stains, varnishes, and/or enamels in order to produce the desired color;
• prepares interior and/or exterior surfaces to be painted; as necessary for interior projects, performs tasks such as removing furniture and wall hangings, covering floors and fixtures, washing surfaces, and preparing surfaces for painting or covering; as necessary for interior projects, performs tasks such as removing foreign objects (vines, nests, etc.), cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting or covering;
• erects/breaks-down scaffolding, sets up ladders, and/or operates a motorized lift;
• tapes and finishes new or existing drywall projects;
• applies paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain, sealer, or other protective coatings to prepared surfaces using a brush, spray, roller, cloth, or other means necessary to ensure adequate coverage;
• finishes/refinishes wood surfaces (i.e. wood trim, doors, shelves, cabinets, or floors) with stain, urethane, or lacquers;
• lays‑out, paints, and finishes gymnasium floors and/or bleachers;
• applies wall and/or ceiling finishes (i.e. stucco, spray texture, faux finishes, stenciling, etc.) and/or wall coverings (i.e. wallpaper, vinyl, etc.) to surfaces;
• performs glasswork;
• cleans and maintains work areas and equipment;
• is responsible for sign making including repairing signs, preparing surfaces, painting/lettering/ stenciling, sealing, etc.;
• assists in the training and/or supervision of new employees;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Macomb Campus

Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions

$42.40 (Prevailing Wage)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full‑time journey‑level painter experience.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.

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Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non‑discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298‑1971 or via email at hr-testing.

Phone: (309) 298‑1414
Text Telephone: (309) 298‑4444
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