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Maintenance Mechanic - Painter

University of Southern Indiana
retirement plan
United States, Indiana, Evansville
8600 University Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 13, 2025
Title:Painter Division: Finance and Administration Department: Facility Operations and Planning FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Salary Range:Grade 9: $18.98/hour EEO Job Group:6 E7 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forMaintenance Mechanic - Painter. Perform wide range of maintenance work, with a concentration in painting and drywall, in a multi-building complex under direct supervision of the Lead Maintenance Mechanic. Will plan, coordinate, and carry out construction, maintenance, painting and equipment installations according to applicable codes and standards. Duties/Responsibilities Order materials needed, and make the installations and applications required for completion of drywall/painting projects while ensuring that the work conforms to codes. Tend to the preventive and general needs for maintenance of the University's structures, equipment, furnishings, and systems and for various assignments for repair and rehabilitation projects. Perform basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, furniture, and systems. Repair and/or install windows, doors, partitions, coiling components, floor tiles, cove base, stair treads, wall coverings, and roofs. Maintain inventory of painting components and supplies. Assist in maintaining building supplies, tools, equipment, and spare parts. Construct metal stud walls, install drywall, apply mud, tape and corner and edge trim, sand and finish to be ready for paint. Prepare surface to accept paint as necessary including sanding, scraping, chip, washing, sand blasting, etc. Apply prime paint and finish paint to walls, ceilings, devices, fixtures, trim, poles, frames, surfaces (interior and exterior). Remove and apply wall coverings. Install and repair wall trim pieces, floor edging, and floor coverings. Assemble furniture, seats, and other equipment. Set up furniture and equipment for special and academic events. Perform snow removal and paving work as required. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational training and/or experience in trades including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or heating. Valid driver's license required. Must be conversant with the basics of other crafts in the building trades and capable of supervising assistants on the job. Preferred Knowledge and Skills On-the-job experience in the painting and carpentry trades preferred. Preferred qualifications include four years' experience in journey-level of a trade named above. Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional irregular hours or overtime may be required to complete work orders. This position will rotate through as the after-hours on-call rotation to perform emergency repairs for Campus and Housing as needed. Must be available when scheduled for on-call duties. This position is considered essential. When the University closes due to inclement weather or another emergency, this position is required to report to work to perform snow and/or ice removal or other clean-up work following severe weather or other emergencies. Travel within University and occasional travel to offsite University locations using a University vehicle is required. About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include: Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans. Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary. Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children. Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year - accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits. Application Process Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include: N/A Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities