Painter I

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs professional interior and exterior painting, coating and sealing of City facilities; performs related work as assigned.

Supervision Received/Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance supervisor; does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor.
• Assembles and prepares necessary materials to complete assignment.
• Establishes safe work area and coordinates activities with the general public as necessary.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing old paint, utilizing scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning or pressure washing.
• Applies primer, new paint or other coating according to work orders; removes graffiti as needed.
• Cleans brushes, rollers, sprayers and other equipment upon completion, and disposes of paint, solvents and cleaners according to City hazardous materials procedures.
• Performs a variety of building maintenance duties as assigned including demolition and/or construction of permanent or temporary interior walls, plaster patchwork, roof maintenance and repair and installation of floor coverings.
• Completes and submits routine reports and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three (3) years experience in commercial painting and/or building maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Paint and site surface preparation and paint application.
• Common hand and power tools.
• Basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Applicable regulations and procedures for the disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Required Skill in:

• Surface cleaning, preparation and application of paint, varnish or other coatings or sealants.
• Safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned projects.
• Safely working from ladders and scaffolds.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Using hand and power tools.
• Following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Verbal and written communications.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors with considerable time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
• Work will require bending, stretching, twisting, balancing, climbing and driving; lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders and working at heights on scaffolding.
• Work will require body coordination, manual dexterity, near vision and moderate color perception.
• Work will consist of exposure to wet surfaces, pronounced vibration and dust, hazardous chemicals.

Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered. Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the qualifications and needs of the department will be invited to continue in the hiring process. Additional applications may be reviewed at a later time, based on hiring needs.

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.