Painter

Painter

Current Vacancy 1 - 8.0 hours per day, 245 work days per year. We are also testing for an eligibility list at this time which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year.

Purpose of Position:

Performs skilled painting and finishing work on District buildings, facilities, equipment, and fixtures. Prepares, paints, and refinishes interior and exterior surfaces to ensure proper appearance, protection, and preservation of District property. Maintains tools, equipment, and materials used in the painting trade in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Supervision:

Receives supervision from the Maintenance Manager or designee. Provides technical guidance and work direction to maintenance staff. This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of Duties:

1. Prepares interior and exterior surfaces of District buildings, equipment, and fixtures for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and repairing surfaces such as wood, metal, plaster, stucco, masonry, and concrete.

2. Applies paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, primers, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to protect and preserve surfaces.

3. Mixes and matches paints, stains, and finishes to ensure proper color blending and consistency.

4. Removes graffiti from walls, doors, and other surfaces and applies protective coatings to deter recurrence.

5. Stripes and restripes parking lots, athletic courts, and playgrounds; paints signs, markings, and stencils.

6. Assists with refinishing furniture, cabinetry, and other wood or metal fixtures.

7. Estimates labor, time, and material requirements for painting projects to support planning and scheduling.

8. Ensures work areas are safely prepared before projects and restored upon completion.

9. Cleans, services, and repairs brushes, rollers, spray systems, and other painting tools to ensure proper function and longevity.

10. Handles, stores, and disposes of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials in compliance with laws and safety standards.

11. Erects and works from scaffolding, lifts, and ladders to access surfaces for painting and refinishing.

12. Prepares and maintains records related to work performed, materials used, and project status; coordinates with supervisors regarding work orders and timelines.

13. Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

Graduation from high school or equivalency. Two (2) years of journey-level experience in the painting trade, including experience in surface preparation, mixing and applying coatings, and refinishing a variety of surfaces. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in painting may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Licenses and Other Requirements A valid California Class C driver's license and insurability under the District's liability insurance carrier are required.

A valid EPA Lead-Safe Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Supplemental Information:

This is a Dual Certification recruitment:
Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

Disability Accommodation:
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

Equal Opportunity:
The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information;

a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Nondiscrimination Notice:
The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA…