RE-POST Painter – Facilities Management

Date Posted: January 5, 2026

Posting Deadline: January 9, 2026

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: CUPE Local 4491, $26.54 per hour

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Painter to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Holiday closure
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Painter will:

• Establishes and performs PM routines for all repairs of walls and painting maintenance.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces for painting.
• Repairs and refinishes walls, doors, and other surfaces.
• Works closely with any outside agency that is required to plaster, paint, finish or refinish surfaces. Uses any such collaboration to enhance knowledge.
• Assists other maintenance staff in painting or resurfacing finishes.
• Establishes a good working knowledge of all plaster, paint, and finish surfaces, and products.
• Attends training sessions to keep up with technological changes in painting, finishing, and plastering.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Painter you will have:

• Certified Painting Tradesperson with two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance or Certified tradesperson with five (5) years direct experience painting in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
• Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our more than 6,400 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a World without limits.

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