Painter - Facilities Management and Development

Job Summary

Position located at Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California. Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities Management, the Painter performs journey-level work in painting, finishing, and maintaining a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Requires thorough knowledge of painting methods, materials, and equipment used in the trade.

• 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.
• Erect scaffolding and/or hang rigging from electronic staging for painting projects.
• Paint signs and parking lot/roadway markings.
• 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.

• One year of varied experience as a journey level painter AND completion of a recognized apprenticeship in painting and finishing.
• OR five years of varied experience in the painting and finishing of wood and metal surfaces. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Painting and Finishing from an accredited community college may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree can be admitted to the interview, but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)

• 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.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Classification Range: $54,744 - $94,092 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.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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