Structural Trades II Painter

Cosmetic repairs and architectural maintenance

• Perform interior and exterior painting and surface-finishing work throughout campus facilities including preparing surfaces matching existing colors and finishes applying paint and coatings and completing touch-up and restoration work.

• Repair patch texture and finish drywall plaster concrete/masonry wood paneling and metal wall and ceiling surfaces to restore damaged or deteriorated areas.

• Estimate materials and labor needs determine appropriate materials and repair methods and plan the sequence of work for assigned maintenance and repair projects.

• Install repair and replace vinyl ceramic metal and wood wall and flooring materials; prepare substrates and replace or reattach vinyl and rubber cove base.

• Sand strip stain seal and refinish natural wood surfaces and architectural finishes.

• Complete minor concrete and masonry repairs including patching cracks and sealing interior and exterior building surfaces.

• Assemble and repair office furniture and securely install or anchor classroom and office fixtures and materials including whiteboards artwork plaques and similar items.

Campus standards and design

• Communicate with Project Managers Architects contractors staff faculty students and other campus customers regarding requested finishes color schemes graphic designs and other cosmetic or architectural changes.
• Review requested work against established University standards and approved campus designs; explain available options and identify when a requested finish color material or design is not consistent with campus standards.
• Coordinate with the appropriate Project Manager Architect supervisor or other Facilities staff when clarification or approval is needed before completing requested work.
• Maintain inventories of paint stain adhesives repair materials and surplus stock; rotate store and replenish materials as needed.
• Follow applicable safety procedures SDS requirements PPE requirements and University policies when using storing and disposing of paints chemicals adhesives and other hazardous materials.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety regarding asbestos-containing materials and other identified hazards before performing work in affected areas.

Building inspections and Preventative maintenance

• Perform regularly scheduled inspections of campus buildings and structural systems including doors and hardware roofs residence halls and other assigned facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and identify deficiencies requiring repair monitoring or referral to another Facilities trade.
• Evaluate the condition of painted and finished surfaces and maintain recommended repainting or cosmetic maintenance schedules based on established maintenance intervals and observed wear.
• Document inspection findings complete required preventive maintenance records and report identified deficiencies to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized shop areas fleet vehicles tools equipment and materials used in assigned work.

• Assist other Facilities Management work units with maintenance repair snow removal special events and other operational needs as assigned.
• Provide assistance and technical guidance to contractors and other Facilities staff when work involves structural cosmetic or architectural repairs within the positions area of expertise.
• Participate in cross-training and required departmental or technical training to support Facilities operations and maintain job knowledge.
• Complete required work-order documentation time and material entries and other departmental records in the Universitys maintenance management system.
• Follow established University purchasing inventory and warehouse procedures when obtaining or using materials for assigned work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Report (required for new hires)
• Essential Services Designation
• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials
  • Exposure to and handling of paints stains adhesives sealants chemicals and building materials requiring SDS compliance PPE and proper storage/disposal procedures.
• In-person
• State issued Drivers License

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications are established by the State of Colorado. To see the full class series and minimum qualifications for Structural Trades click here.

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education formalized apprenticeship program and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

This job announcement is open to current state of Colorado residents only

Salary

$4280 to $5992/mo ($51360 to $71904/annually)

Applicants must attach the following documents in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• copy of drivers license

Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on September 24th 2026 will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met and will continue until the position is filled.

• Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications preferred qualifications and essential job duties in theWork Experiencesection on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in theWork Experiencesection of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.

• TheWork Experienceis the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting have been met.The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.

• Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

• If an Application is considered Incomplete the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.

• An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.

• An Application is incomplete if see resume (or something similar) is noted or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in theWork Experiencesection of the Application.

• Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelors) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application the Application is incomplete.

• When a resume is listed as a required document it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.

• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
  

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However at the discretion of the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

• The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) whichrequirecandidates to physically appear (at theCSUcampus in Pueblo CO) at the candidates own expense.

• Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your Candidate Home.

• Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024 any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System including at Institutions of Higher Education is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are expected to be performed in person at a University work location. Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly identified in the position announcement.

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health Education and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nations top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library a new general academic classroom building and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

• Medical and prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible benefit plan

• Basic term life insurance

• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Travel accident insurance

• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

• Annual and sick leave

• Retirement plans

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts

• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event recreation and meal discounts.

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich diverse city of more than 100000 located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo biking or running along Pueblos beautiful river trail system golfing tennis hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural with large and small-scale farming and ranching and a diverse mix of service manufacturing and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor) national sex offender search and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note:The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990 the Universitys annual security report is available at: State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. Additionally the University complies with all other relevant federal state and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC) under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination Protected Class Harassment and Retaliation policy and the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRCs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4CCR801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.