Painter

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

16h•$5,355 - $6,400•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under general supervision, the Painter performs journey-level painting, finishing, and maintenance across interior and exterior spaces, including surface preparation, coatings, flooring, and repairs. The incumbent supports preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and collaboration with trades while contributing to operational efficiency and project completion. Prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats by brush, roller, or by spray machine; scrapes, sands, and fills surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing. Performs graffiti removal, sand blasting, or water pressure cleaning. Erects scaffolding and or hangs rigging from staging for painting projects. Installs and repairs all types of floors, including laminate, carpet, carpet tile, vinyl/linoleum tile, and cove base. Maintains a safe and clean work environment, maintains records, and retrieves data related to work performed. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/ugh4ec0mc65o92gfo84nvv2q4acn2t1l

Requirements

Any combination of progressively responsible training and experience that demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to those acquired through completion of a standard painter’s apprenticeship program.
Possess a valid California driver's license
Comprehensive knowledge of surface preparation, coating applications, and finishing techniques across a variety of interior and exterior materials.
Familiarity with paints, finishes, flooring systems, and proper material selection, storage, and application methods.
Proven ability to perform journey-level painting, flooring installation, and surface repair using tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray machines, scaffolding, and pressure-cleaning systems.
Capable of executing detailed work, including striping, labeling, and specialty finishes.
Ability to follow established safety procedures, interpret specifications, and ensure work meets building codes and regulatory standards.
Skilled in estimating materials and time, inspecting completed work, and adapting to varied project requirements while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Ability to assess maintenance needs, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively to urgent repair situations while maintaining safety conditions.
Demonstrates sound judgment in evaluating work requirements, interpreting technical information, and supporting timely, cost-effective project execution.

Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces for painting and finishing
Applies undercoats and finish coats by brush, roller, or by spray machine
Scrapes, sands, and fills surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing
Performs graffiti removal, sand blasting, or water pressure cleaning
Erects scaffolding and or hangs rigging from staging for painting projects
Installs and repairs all types of floors, including laminate, carpet, carpet tile, vinyl/linoleum tile, and cove base
Maintains a safe and clean work environment
Maintains records, and retrieves data related to work performed
Performs other duties as assigned