Painter - Facilities Management and Development
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance
Job no: 562761
Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager for Architectural Trades, the Painter performs journey-level work in the painting, finishing, and maintaining of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures.
Department Summary
Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.
Key Qualifications
- Prepare surfaces for painting and finishing.
- Apply undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods including brush, roll, and spray. Mix and match paints and finishes.
- Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations as well as inspect related work performed by contractors.
- Estimate time, cost and materials for painting projects.
- Participate in the maintenance and operations of a paint shop including the cleaning and maintenance of painting and finishing materials, tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
Education and Experience
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.
Licenses, Certificates, Degrees, Credentials
Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire. This position may require the ability to obtain AHERA Supervisor certification for asbestos related work and Cal/OSHA Lead training as well as the ability to wear respiratory protection.
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range:$70,000 - $83,124 per year
Classification Range: $64,260 - $93,612 per year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
About Cal Poly
Known for its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation. Each year, more than 23,000 top-tier students come to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano County to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as…
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