PAINTER I

State of California • Yountville, CA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Plant Operations department of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville and is responsible for a variety of tasks including: Scrape, sand, and fill surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing; apply undercoats and finish coats with brush or by spray machines; paper hang; match paints and finishes; clean and maintain brushes and other equipment; estimate the cost of painting jobs; advise in the selection, ordering, and storing of painting materials; consult with other trades people; keep simple records and make reports. Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us. We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet's Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state's Veterans Preference program.

Requirements

• You will need to take and pass an examination for Painter I to establish list eligibility prior to job offer.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Responsibilities

• Scrape, sand, and fill surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing
• Apply undercoats and finish coats with brush or by spray machines
• Paper hang
• Match paints and finishes
• Clean and maintain brushes and other equipment
• Estimate the cost of painting jobs
• Advise in the selection, ordering, and storing of painting materials
• Consult with other trades people
• Keep simple records and make reports

Benefits

• Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.
• Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference.
• Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees