Painter wide T00152 Job San Francisco area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Painter 7346 Citywide T00152

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs skilled painting work on exteriors and interiors of buildings, structures and equipment; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Applies paints and other protective or decorative finishes to various exterior or interior of buildings, including painting and finishing of partitions, window casings, doors, cabinets, cases and woodwork; paints street equipment, traffic or airfield markings, playground facilities and other outdoor structures.

Prepares surfaces for painting, including erecting and hanging scaffolding; removes all paint or varnish by scraping or sanding; washes, cleans and patches surfaces and otherwise prepares surfaces, such as wood, metal, glass, stucco, wallboard, brick, cement, tape and drywall for painting.

Mixes and prepares paints, lacquers, varnishes, shellacs and other preservatives; selects, blends and matches colors in proper proportions.

Assembles, operates various types of painting equipment, including spray guns, pressure washer, grinder, high reach power and other equipment; cleans and maintains brushes and other painting equipment; disposes of hazardous materials.

Occasionally performs more exacting painting, including lettering and touch-up work.

Transports and delivers paint, materials, and various types of painting equipment to the worksite.

May occasionally plan work programs, including estimating and ordering materials and equipment required for assigned project.

Prepares estimates, work orders and other job related documentation.

May include additional duties as assigned.

Nature of work:
Sustained physical effort with considerable standing, bending and occasionally heavy lifting; working in confined spaces; and intermittent exposure to hazardous heights and poorly ventilated areas, streets and roadways.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a recognized painters' apprenticeship program;
AND

Experience:

Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a journey-level painter which included a combination of painting exteriors and interiors of buildings, structures equipment, roadways and airfields. Experience solely in automotive or sign painting does not qualify;
AND

License:
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Education substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

Notes

1. Some positions may require the following Special Condition: six (6) months verifiable experience in painting Airfields, highways and/or roadways governed by Federal Laws and Regulations.
2. Some positions may require the ability to maintain a California Lead Worker Certification. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of employment.
3. Applicants selected for employment must be insurable and maintain insurability under the department’s automobile liability insurance policy. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of employment.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications __ and Verification of Experience and/or Education __ for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Selection Procedures

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight - 100%):
Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but is not limited to;
Knowledge of the practices, procedures, and techniques of the painter's trade; knowledge related to the operation and maintenance of the tools, equipment and materials of the trade; properties of various types…