Painter

Garden Grove Unified School District • Garden Grove, CA

17d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled work preparing surfaces and applying paint and other finishes, along with related work as required. The position works on interior and exterior surfaces and may involve driving to various district sites. The role may also lead the work of others.

The position is open to the general public and district employees. New hires start at $7,110, with annual anniversary-date step increases up to step 5, currently $7,470. Eligibility lists remain valid for six months.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Any combination of experience equivalent to one year of full-time work as a journey-level painter. Journey-level experience is typically acquired through a formal apprenticeship or four years of experience under a journey-level tradesperson providing equivalent training. Part-time experience is considered and adjusted appropriately.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
• Submit an original DMV driving record dated within 30 days by the oral rating exam.
• Know painting-trade methods, materials, and equipment; techniques for preparing and painting a variety of surfaces; and applicable government guidelines, district policies, and safety practices.
• Be able to apply paints and prepare surfaces using hand or power tools; mix paints and match colors; erect and work from high riggings and scaffolding; climb and work standing while using arms and hands for the entire shift; follow written and oral instructions; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; work cooperatively with others; lead the work of others; operate boom and scissor lifts; maintain accurate work records; and estimate labor and materials.
• Any other combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Use and maintain electric, gas, and hand equipment—including brushes, rollers, and spray guns—to apply paint and protective or decorative finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Scrape, sand, waterblast, tape, patch, plaster, fill, and otherwise prepare or repair surfaces for painting or repainting.
• Apply primer and finish coats.
• Apply parking-lot and athletic-court line stripes; lay out stencils and paint logos and symbols on concrete and asphalt.
• Move furniture and equipment to complete painting work.
• Erect, rig, dismantle, and move ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
• Mask and cover objects to protect them from paint.
• Clean brushes, tools, and other equipment, and mix paints to meet color needs.
• Dispose of used rags, solid waste from thinner, and empty containers in accordance with current government guidelines and district policies.
• Keep records of time and materials and estimate labor and materials needed.
• Refinish furniture and equipment.
• Operate boom lifts and scissor lifts.
• Drive to various district sites.
• May lead the work of others.

Benefits

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year.
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation.
• Social Security coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee for regular classified employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Life insurance for the employee for regular classified employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• CalPERS retirement plan for regular classified employees working 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED