Salary: $29.61 Hourly
Location : Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type: Hourly Staff Full-time
Job Number: 202400754
Department: Housing, University of Montana
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
UM Housing invites applications for a
Journeyman Painter to perform skilled painting of interior and exterior surfaces using a variety of coatings and finishing techniques.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, repair, and finish surfaces, including furniture refinishing, wall vinyl and tile repair, tape and texture, and window glazing
- Plan, coordinate, and complete painting and maintenance projects in accordance with quality and safety standards
- Supervise seasonal crews by providing training, assigning work, scheduling projects, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures
- Coordinate materials, supplies, and equipment to support daily operations and project completion
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to established standards
- Perform other painting and maintenance duties as assigned in support of departmental operations
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of painting methods, materials, tools, equipment, and surface preparation techniques
- Skill in applying a variety of paints, coatings, and finishes using standard painting methods and equipment
- Ability to safely operate and maintain painting tools, equipment, and machinery
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while adhering to established safety practices and procedures
- Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to weather and conditions associated with painting and maintenance work
Physical Requirements
(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)
- Lifting: Ground to 36 inches, up to 60 pounds. Ground to overhead, up to 5 pounds, both hands.
- Carrying: One handed, carry up to 60 pounds for 50 feet, and upstairs.
- Carrying: Two handed, front carry, carry up to 60 pounds for 100 feet.
- Pushing and pulling forces required (when moving equipment and office furniture): 60 pounds sustained.
- Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while painting, laying floor tile, and repairing walls and floor...
- Reaching with both arms in all directions, including overhead, frequently.
- Perform one handed overhead work, such as plastering, with 5 pounds tool.
- Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder or scaffold.
- Standing and walking on various distances throughout the day, on even and uneven surfaces.
- Manual steadiness, dexterity, speed, and coordination:
- Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, and your hand together with your arm, to grasp and manipulate painting tools.
Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.
Additional Information
Position Number: 107900
Compensation Title: Journeyman Painter
Bargaining Unit: Maintenance Painters Union
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, 12 months/year
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
A complete application includes:
- Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.
Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.
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