Painter

Category:

Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department:

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Locations:

Macomb, IL

Posted:

Jan 13, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

FT - Continuous

Position ID:

196212

About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Painter typically -

• reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor(s) to determine work requirements;
• mixes/color matches paints, stains, varnishes, and/or enamels in order to produce the desired color;
• prepares interior and/or exterior surfaces to be painted; as necessary for interior projects, performs tasks such as removing furniture and wall hangings, covering floors and fixtures, washing surfaces, and preparing surfaces for painting or covering; as necessary for interior projects, performs tasks such as removing foreign objects (vines, nests, etc.), cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting or covering;
• erects/breaks-down scaffolding, sets up ladders, and/or operates a motorized lift;
• tapes and finishes new or existing drywall projects;
• applies paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain, sealer, or other protective coatings to prepared surfaces using a brush, spray, roller, cloth, or other means necessary to ensure adequate coverage;
• finishes/refinishes wood surfaces (i.e. wood trim, doors, shelves, cabinets, or floors) with stain, urethane, or lacquers;
• lays-out, paints, and finishes gymnasium floors and/or bleachers;
• applies wall and/or ceiling finishes (i.e. stucco, spray texture, faux finishes, stenciling, etc.) and/or wall coverings (i.e. wallpaper, vinyl, etc.) to surfaces;
• performs glasswork;
• cleans and maintains work areas and equipment;
• is responsible for sign making including repairing signs, preparing surfaces, painting/lettering/ stenciling, sealing, etc.;
• strips, refinishes, or repaints furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc.;
• assists in the training and/or supervision of new employees;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb Campus

APPOINTMENT: (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions)

HOURLY WAGE: $42.40 (Prevailing Wage)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage:

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journey-level painter experience.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

Additional Information:

About WIU

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

Application Instructions:

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or via email at [email protected].