Temporary Summer Painters

Working Title: Temporary Summer Painters

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Temporary

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 300131 - Trades/Shop AUX

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 03/27/2025

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
* A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
* Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
* A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
* Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
* Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

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General Information:

Come be a part of the JMU Community and valuable member of the Facilities Management team! James Madison University is accepting applications for Temporary Summer Painters. These positions work up to 40 hours per week and start as early as April 28th and go through August 15 2025. Shift is Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Flexibility in total number of hours able to work may be considered.
Pay will be within indicated range and varies based upon applicant's experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Painting, primarily interior and some exterior surfaces, using brushes and rollers.
*Paint preparation, to include moving furniture, patching holes, removing marks and priming; clean-up.
*The majority of time is spent painting dorm rooms, some of which may not be air-conditioned.

Qualifications:

Required:
*Willing to learn
*Team-oriented
*Motivated
*Patient
*Focused
*Ability to do fast-paced and physically demanding work
*Must be at least 19 years old with a valid Driver's license
*Have an ability to climb an eight foot extension ladder

Additional Considerations:
*Experience in painting and surface preparation

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR).

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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