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Painter (Short-Term)
Job ID: 322778
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
$19.45 - $25.29
Grade
110
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 6 pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.
We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Campus Statement
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community.
We are seeking dedicated and collaborative staff and faculty who are passionate about teaching, learning, and fostering student success. We welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their ideas and expertise to help guide the ongoing development of SCC's priorities and strategic initiatives.
At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.
SCC Wins the 2022 Sterling Award
MCCCD Fast Facts
SCC Healthy AZ Platinum Award Recipient- 2025
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a short-term Painter. This position will perform journey-level painting and application of protective and decorative coating to interiors and exterior surfaces of buildings, furnishing, and structures
To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus.
This is a short-term position with a projected end date of 6/30/2027, with renewal contingent on funding source.
Please read the "How to Apply" section to avoid incomplete application materials.
Essential Functions
80% Performs journey-level painting and applies paint, varnish, stain, and enamel to building interiors and exteriors. Applies paint to a variety of surfaces using a brush or spray machine, erects scaffolding, prepares surfaces for painting, installs drywall, patches holes, and applies texture. Line striping of parking lots, stencil painting.
20% Maintains tools, brushes, equipment, and safe working conditions. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
This classification may be assigned to lead other regular staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision on routine items, which are performed according to established standards and procedures, and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience related to the described duties of this classification.
OR
An Associate's degree or certificate in painting, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
OR
High School Diploma or GED and the successful completion of a recognized painter's apprenticeship program.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED.
Desired Qualifications

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   Two (2) or more years of experience painting interior and exterior, drywall finishing, using specialized equipment relevant to the position, and mixing and matching paint textures.
   
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   Experience using a computer, including but not limited to maintenance management software such as Google Suites
   
3. 
   Experience prioritizing, organizing, and maintaining records and files.
   
4. 
   Customer service experience.
   
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   Ledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
   
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   OSHA 10 and/ or 30-hour card.
   
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   One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years.
   

Special Working Conditions

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  All travel-related expenses to campus during the interview and selection process will be the candidate's responsibility.
  
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  May be required to travel to other MCCCD locations.
  
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  May be required to work evenings and weekends.
  
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  This is a short-term position with a projected end date of 06/30/2027, with renewal contingent on funding source.
  
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  External candidates hired into a short-term benefits-eligible position are ineligible for rehire into a non-benefits-eligible position or to continue working in a non-benefits-eligible position for a period of six months once their assignment ends
  
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  May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
  
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  Climbing stairs and/or ladders to reach assigned areas, along with working at heights.
  
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  Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions
  
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  Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily
  
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  May require lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs (check the weights since Nursing will lift patients?)
  
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  Driver's License - AZ Class D driver's license is required, minimum requirements here: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
  

How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge, and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before August 2, 2026, to be considered.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.erp.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322778&PostingSeq=1
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