Painter

Painter

Department: Facilities and Construction Services, Business & Administrative Services

Location: 1570

E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $6,283.25 - $6,927.23 Monthly (CSEA-50)

Schedule: Swing Monday-Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (+5% swing shift)

Benefits: 100% medical, dental, vision; up to 21 paid holidays; 12 days vacation; 12 days sick leave

Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary: Under direction, to perform journeyman level work to add protective and ornamental coatings to surfaces and equipment with brush and spray; and to do related work as required.

• Wash, sand, and fill surfaces.
• Paint all types of interior and exterior surfaces with spray, brush, or roller.
• Prepare and finish surfaces on cabinets and furniture.
• Match colors and mix paints and stains.
• Order supplies and materials.
• Work from scaffolding, ladders, and swing stages, if needed.
• Cut and set windows and mirrors.
• Lay out and stripe parking stalls and game courts.
• At the request of a supervisor, perform a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by a Painter.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of four years of apprenticeship.
• One year full-time experience as a journeyman painter doing a variety of work using various types of paint applications on structures and equipment.

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in painting; of methods of rigging and scaffolding; of preparing a wide variety of surfaces for painting; of caring for brushes and painting equipment; of preparing, mixing, blending, and preserving different painting materials; knowledge of methods and materials used in sign painting. Ability to estimate time and materials needed, to mix and match paints;

to recommend blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors; to work in a multiethnic environment.

• Journey-Level Painting Techniques
• Surface Preparation and Finishing
• Coating Materials Knowledge
• Spray Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Safety and Compliance
• Problem Solving and Quality Control
• Work Planning and Productivity
• Project Specification Compliance

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled. The District does not discriminate in employment procedures or practices.