The incumbent works in the Paint Shop unit performing skilled work in painting and finishing of wood, metal, and other common surfaces on the campus. Performs general maintenance and repair of campus buildings, hardscape, and infrastructure. Work includes, but is not limited to, painting of walls, ceilings, signage, curbs, crosswalks, pipes, and other items and surfaces throughout the campus.
Addresses code compliance, health and safety issues and special instructions; coordinating projects within the department and with other departments or agencies; and evaluating and recommending changes.
Applies undercoats and finish coats with brush, roller or by spray machine; does paperhanging as necessary; and mixes and matches paints and finishes.
Scrapes, sands, and fills surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing.
Cleans and maintains brushes and other equipment including equipment rooms, paints simple signs.
Advises in the selection, ordering and storing of painting materials; consults with other tradespeople; keeps simple records and make reports.
Requirements :
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Valid California Driver's license, proof of insurance.
These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard painter's apprenticeship program.
The incumbent must know how to operate hand and power tools; is required to have journeyman level of knowledge of the tools and equipment used in preparation for painting and painting.