Painter

Salary : $70,324.80 - $82,721.60 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 3128CP-0626-280 (O)
Department: John Wayne Airport
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


CAREER DESCRIPTION

PAINTER
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Painter vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close on June 25, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. PST
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. The County of Orange owns and operates the airport, and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.
As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited-use general aviation facility.

• Mission : Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • R espect
  • E nvironmental Stewardship
  • A ccountability
  • C ollaboration
  • H onesty

To learn more about working at John Wayne Airport, click here. To learn more about the County of Orange, click here.
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE DIVISION The John Wayne Airport (JWA) Facilities Maintenance division is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and safety of all JWA facilities. Facilities include a terminal building with approximately 800,000 square feet of interior space, as well as maintenance of over 500 acres of airfield and parking structures with more than 10,000 parking spaces. In addition to the regular repair and upkeep of these facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Division is also responsible for the JWA's compliance with all local, state, and Federal environmental regulations.
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Painter paints walls, equipment, buildings, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. It includes removing old paint to prepare surfaces, mixing colors or oils to achieve the required color or consistency, and applying primers or sealers to new surfaces such as bare wood or metal. The painter reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisors and team members to determine project requirements. Additional responsibilities include painting and finishing newly made partitions, window casings, doors, cabinets, cases, and other surfaces throughout the airport and its associated buildings.
Work Hours
John Wayne Airport anticipates a 4/10 schedule (4 days a week/10-hour days) for the Painter, and the following shift is available:

• Night Shift: Wednesday through Saturday; 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Please note that JWA operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Employees must be willing and able to work their assigned shift, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays when not on approved leave. Staff may also be required to work other shifts (including night shift), as well as call-back, on-call, and overtime assignments as needed.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience as a painter in a commercial or industrial environment. They should have hands-on experience painting interior and exterior structures and surfaces, as well as the skill to mix and match various paints, lacquers, varnishes, and enamels.
The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following key competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Expertise

• Experience with painting the exterior and interior of structures and equipment
• Working knowledge of how to paint, varnish, lacquer, and enamel the interior of buildings, including patching surfaces, and painting and finishing newly made materials
• Making preparations for painting jobs, such as erecting swings and stationary scaffolding
• Preparing and mixing paints, varnishes, and shellacs as well as selecting, harmonizing, and mixing colors in proper proportions
• Mixes and applies putty to correct various structural or cosmetic repairs
• Knowledge of how to operate spray guns and other mechanical painting equipment
• Experience with surface preparation for painting, including masking, sanding, and grinding on horizontal, vertical, and round surfaces
• Experience with the utilization and application of reflective media in paint, where applicable
• Experience with riding paint sprayer equipment for line marking on asphalt or concrete surfaces
• Experience with surface preparation, including patching, sanding, and texturing

Effective Communication

• Working positively and effectively to resolve issues and develop collaboration within internal team settings as well as with County of Orange agencies, contractors, and internal/external stakeholders
• Representing the organization effectively and communicating articulately, while demonstrating organizational integrity
• Maintaining cooperative relationships and dealing tactfully within and across organizational lines
• Delivering technical and conceptual information clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences

Planning | Problem Solving

• Capability in evaluating and anticipating resources necessary to create long-term maintenance plans
• Ability to continually assess facility conditions to ensure efficient and effective operations and customer service
• Ability to use sound reasoning skills to identify and analyze problems by gathering relevant information and considering a broad range of issues related to facilities and maintenance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on the Painter classification, including the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every year.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security Clearance, is required by date of appointment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | Exam (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List | Score Groups

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.


Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
01


The Maintenance Division operates 24/7/365. While every effort is made to ensure full staffing, there are times when additional coverage is needed, particularly for harder-to-fill shifts. Are you willing and able to work additional shifts as required?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you willing and able to work the following shift: Night Shift: Wednesday through Saturday 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

• Yes
• No

03


Please select the option below that best describes the level of experience as a painter in a commercial or industrial environment. Please ensure your application reflects and supports this experience.

• 2 years or more
• 1 year or more
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

04


Please describe your experience as a painter in a commercial or industrial environment. In your response, please include your employer's name, the number of years you were employed, the years of experience you gained, and a summary of your duties. Please ensure your application reflects and supports this experience. If you have no experience, please write N/A. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted.
05


Please describe your working experience with preparing surfaces for paint such as patching, sanding, and texturing. Please be as descriptive as possible. Please ensure your application reflects and supports this experience. If you have no experience, please write N/A. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted.
06


Please list any experience you have as a painter that is specifically related to interiors and exteriors . Please ensure your application reflects and supports this experience.
Required Question