Painter

Paints interior and exterior of campus buildings, facilities and equipment; Repairs and installs drywall, tape, and finish. This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $24.47-$30.59 per hour. Core Responsibilities: Paints interior and exterior of buildings, facilities and equipment, preparing properly and using appropriate equipment.   Tapes sheetrock walls, plastering and sanding when needed; refinishes furniture.   Paints signs and sets up vinyl letter signs; varnishes floors, cabinets and doors; assist with miscellaneous carpentry projects as necessary.   Procures materials and tools and delivers them to the job site; cleans tools/equipment daily at end of work shift.   Performs associated Facilities Services maintenance work as requested, including but not limited to: snow removal, event set-up and clean up, truck loading and unloading and grounds maintenance.   Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors   Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with Middlebury College and departmental policies and procedures.   Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; On-the-job or vocational training in use of painting equipment.   Knowledge of paint types, mixing, prepping, and painting; general carpentry experience preferred.   Minimum 2 years previous experience painting, drywall, and wallpapering preferred.   Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, and own vehicle for transportation of self, tools and for procuring small materials.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Requires long periods of time standing, frequent bending, twisting and reaching, especially overhead. Involves frequent ladder and stair climbing. Other: An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references. Benefits As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont or the Middlebury Institute in California, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including: MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges. Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center. Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees. A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA! Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.