Painter, General Maintenance

Job TitleUnder general supervision, performs a variety of painting tasks, matching and mixing of paints and surface preparation various municipal buildings, facilities and equipment and to do related work as required.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares surfaces and applies protective and decorative coats of paint and related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures using brushes, spray guns or airless spray guns; applies paints enamels, stains, shellacs, varnishes, finishes and refinishes furniture, fixtures and related equipment; inspects surfaces to determine need for painting; plans and prepares color schemes, selects and mixes colors and fillers, mixes and matches paint; erects and removes ladders and scaffolds; cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, spray guns and related equipment; observes safety rules and regulations; orders material and equipment; keeps routine records; may paint signs; may schedule and explain specific work assignments to subordinate employees; performs other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of: Basic materials, tools and equipment used in painting and general building maintenance and repair work; general painting and building maintenance and repair practices and procedures; safe work practices; basic recordkeeping practices; general arithmetic. Ability to: Perform journey level work in painting; assist on work projects and assignments; use the required tools and equipment effectively and safely; perform heavy manual labor; work from basic sketches; understand and carry out oral and written directions; estimate time and material requirements of basic projects and assignments; maintain accurate records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; read and write at the level required for successfully job performance; meet physical and health status requirements for this classification and work category as described in the City's Medical Standards for Applicants and Employees. Experience: Five (5) years of experience performing at the journey level in painting. License: Possession of an appropriate California Driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.