Senior Painter

City of San Jose•San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

About The Position

The City of San José’s Public Works Department is hiring one Senior Painter in its Facilities Division. Under general supervision, the position uses journey-level painting skills to maintain and improve City-owned facilities. The work includes preparing surfaces, making minor drywall repairs, and taping new sheetrock walls to a level five finish. The incumbent is expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Completion of high school, a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or a California Proficiency Certificate.
Two years of experience as a journey-level painter.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Ability to lift heavy weights up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge and experience in painting preparation procedures and methods, painting application methods and techniques, and paint compounds and mixing techniques.
Knowledge and experience with special coatings and the tools required to prepare or apply them.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, listen effectively, and remain open to others’ ideas.
Ability to lead by example, promote a cooperative work environment, and provide direction and motivational support.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to provide professional, effective customer service and anticipate customer needs.
Ability to identify issues and opportunities and choose appropriate actions or solutions.
Ability to adapt and achieve results amid changes in responsibilities, processes, timelines, expectations, culture, or work environment.

Responsibilities

Schedule, assign, and review work performed by Public Works facility painters.
Complete requisition and work order forms, order supplies, and deliver supplies and equipment to work sites.
Instruct subordinates in safe work habits.
Determine appropriate paint and painting products for each job.
Prepare surfaces and apply paint or finishes using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other applicators.
Prepare and prime interior and exterior walls, ceilings, desks, cabinets, moldings, and floors; work with paints, two-part component finishes, varnishes, stains, and other products.
Clean, store, and maintain painting equipment and tools.
Perform minor drywall repairs and tape new sheetrock walls to a level five finish.
Perform graffiti abatement using safe surface-preparation methods and protect storm drains.
Set up and move ladders, scaffolds, and planking in accordance with safety procedures; work with telescopic boom lifts, cherry pickers, and scissor lifts.
Operate lift gates on pickup trucks and small walk-behind striping equipment.
Apply finishes appropriate to different Citywide locations safely.
Provide estimates to clients and customers; communicate project status in writing and verbally.
Inspect construction materials and paint preparations for proper installation and acceptance.
Arrange walkthroughs with client departments and contractual painters; collect quotes and coordinate project start dates with client departments.
Inspect painting contractors’ projects at City facilities for safety and quality.
Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, using proper equipment.