Painter- (Painter, Range - HDCS Facilities Maintenance

Working Title

Painter

12 Positions Available

Housing Dining & Conference Services (HDCS)-Facilities Maintenance

Temporary:
Position will begin May 1, 2026 and end on or before August 31, 2026, permanent status cannot be earned in this position.

This is a hourly, intermittent position with an anticipated 40 hour work week.

Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm

$30.89-$36.20 per hour

However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training.

$30.89- $45.01 per hour

Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Painter, it is the primary responsibility of the Painter to perform a full range of skilled work in the painting, finishing and maintaining of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures on the properties managed by Housing, Dining & Conference Services.

Temporary:
Position will end on or before August 31, 2026, permanent status cannot be earned in this position.

• Prepares surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Applies under coats and finish coats using the full range of application methods including brush, roll, spray and electro-static spray.
• Paints signs and parking lot and roadway markings.
• Inspects completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.
• Estimates cost, time and materials for painting projects, and inspects related work performed by contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge: 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.

Abilities: 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.

Experience: 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.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of refinishing wood floors with at least one- year journey-level experience.
• Ability to read/write English and perform arithmetic calculations at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Experience working on single-family apartment complexes.

May be required to work on weekends, some evenings, overtime, call back and/or holidays. Work schedule may change depending upon the needs of the organization. During working hours, must carry/respond to mobile phone provided. Uniform will be provided.

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

* Housing, Dining & Conference Services and Human Resources will not be accepting paper applications…