Painter

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a skilled Painter to join the Facilities team in Daytona Beach, Florida. This position is responsible for performing interior and exterior painting, finishing, and surface preparation work to maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of university buildings and facilities. The Painter supports routine maintenance, renovations, and special projects across academic, residential, and administrative spaces while delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Facilities staff and other campus departments to help maintain a safe, attractive, and welcoming campus environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years of painting, finishing, maintenance, or related facilities experience.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques, including sanding, patching, caulking, and priming.
• Experience applying paints, stains, sealants, and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, schedules, and basic drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe handling of paints, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an active campus environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift materials, climb ladders, work at heights, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial, institutional, or higher education facilities maintenance.
• Experience operating lifts, scaffolding, pressure washers, and paint spraying equipment.
• Knowledge of specialty coatings and finishing techniques.
• Experience working in occupied facilities while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior painting, staining, coating, and finishing work on university facilities.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, and priming to ensure quality finishes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair painted surfaces, including touch-ups and minor repairs.
• Safely operate and maintain painting equipment, ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and related tools.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations related to paints, coatings, chemicals, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities personnel and communicate professionally with faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain painting supplies, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist with campus beautification projects, event support, and special maintenance initiatives.
• Support other Facilities trades with basic maintenance tasks as needed.
• Complete work orders and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year (3 days upon hire, 15 accrued).
• 9+ paid holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day).
• 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan.
• ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan (no vesting period).
• 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED