Title: Student Painter

VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW

Department: Facilities Operations

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $13.00

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Join Our Team as a Student Painter at UMW!

For the past 30 years, the University of Mary Washington (UMW) has proudly employed students to paint the interiors of our residential and administrative buildings. This unique opportunity allows you to gain valuable skills and work experience while contributing to the beauty and maintenance of our campus.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive training to ensure your success.
All necessary equipment provided.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Become a part of our tradition and make a lasting impact on our campus community. Apply now to become a successful and contributing student painter at UMW!

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor, including lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines and protocols.

Required Experience:

No experience necessary 

Required Education:

Current UMW student

Additional Considerations:

List graduating year on resume along with work history, club’s involvement, volunteer work and any goals that have been accomplished.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.