Painter

Painter

Under direction, to perform journeyman level work to add protective and ornamental coatings to surfaces and equipment with brush and spray; and to do related work as required.

Essential duties include:

• Washes, sands and fills surfaces.
• Paints all types of interior and exterior surfaces with spray, brush or roller.
• Prepares and finishes surfaces on cabinets and furniture.
• Matches colors and mixes paints and stains.
• Orders supplies and materials.
• Works from scaffolding, ladders and swing stages, if needed.
• Cuts and sets windows and mirrors.
• Lays out and stripes parking stalls and game courts.
• At the request of a supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by Painter.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school
• Completion of four years of apprenticeship
• One year full-time experience as a journeyman painter doing a variety of work using various types of paint applications on structures and equipment.

Knowledge and abilities include:

Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in painting; of methods of rigging and scaffolding; of preparing a wide variety of surfaces for painting; of caring for brushes and painting equipment; of preparing, mixing, blending and preserving different painting materials, knowledge of methods and materials used in sign painting. Ability to estimate time and materials needed, to mix and match paints; to recommend blending, harmonizing and contrasting colors; to work in a multiethnic environment.

Core competencies include:

• Journey-Level Painting Techniques
• Surface Preparation and Finishing
• Coating Materials Knowledge
• Spray Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Safety and Compliance
• Problem Solving and Quality Control
• Work Planning and Productivity
• Project Specification Compliance

Salary range: CSEA - 50