Painter

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* Under general direction, performs skilled work in drywall patching, painting and finishing.

* Expectations require knowledge and methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the drywall patching, painting trade including painting, finishing, drywall, surface preparation, mold mitigation and a thorough knowledge of applicable state codes and regulations including safety orders, completion of work assignments and completion of time reporting.

* Must be able to patch drywall, tape, mud and apply texture

* Surface scraping, sanding and filling in preparation for painting and refinishing

* Applying undercoats, primer and finish coats with brush, or roller

* Mixing and matching paints and finishes to finish.

* Able to work off a ladder

* Cleaning and maintaining brushes and other equipment

* Painting simple signs

* Advising in the selection, ordering and storing of paint materials

* Consulting with other trades and customers

* Maintaining simple records and providing reports

* Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Driver License, Valid and in State

* These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard painter's apprenticeship program

* Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the painting trade including painting, finishing, drywall, and paperhanging; and a thorough knowledge of the applicable state codes and regulations, including the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California.

* Must be able to apply paints and finishes neatly and accurately; mix paints and finishes and match colors; erect and work from scaffolds, rigging and ladders; select the most appropriate materials; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of painting work; maintain records and retrieve data using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems;

prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver's License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to operate.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

* Knowledge of:

* Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the painting trade including painting, drywall patching, finishing

* Applicable state codes and regulations, including the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California

* Computer maintenance management software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

* Ability to:

* Must be able to apply paints and finishes neatly and accurately

* Mix paints and finishes and match colors;

* Erect and work from ladders;

* Select the most appropriate materials;

* Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications;

* Make rough sketches;

* Estimate cost, time and materials of painting work;

* Maintain records and retrieve data using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems;

* Prepare standard reports;

* Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations;

* Read and write at a level appropriate to the position;

* Perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

* Experience:

The knowledge and abilities required above normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard painter's apprenticeship program.

* License/Certificate:
Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver's License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to operate.

* Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to lift, lower, push, and pull loads ranging in weight from 5-60 lbs;

* Must be able to carry loads ranging from 20-50 lbs. for distances up to 20 feet;

* Must be capable of kneeling, reaching overhead, climbing stairs and ladders, walking, twisting, stooping, and bending; depending upon the project, employee may spend 20-50% of day sitting, 20-50% of day standing, 20-50% of day walking.

Out of State Work

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The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside…