BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of an assigned supervisor, perform skilled surface preparation and painting of District facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Work off of work orders to do projects, touch-ups and special applications. (E1)
• Make and install signs for parking, directions and playground rules; orders signs when necessary. (E1)
• Utilize brush, roller or spray gun in applying paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer or other protective or decorative finishes to interior and exterior surfaces. (E1)
• Scrape, sand, water blast, size, patch, plaster, fill and in other ways prepare surfaces for painting or repainting. (E1)
• Apply under and finish coats. (E1)
• Erect, rig and move scaffolding and platforms. (E2)
• Operate a variety of equipment including paint sprayers, high pressure washers, sanders, grinders, drill presses, high lifts, ladders, etc. (E2)
• Select paint types and colors. (E2)
• Maintain records of time sheets and work orders, paint samples, and repair manuals. (E2)
• Clean brushes, tools and other equipment. (E3)
• Assist with a wide variety of general maintenance work in other skilled or unskilled trades whenever available. (E3)
• Operate and drive vehicle in support of essential duties; observe legal and defensive driving practices. (E3)
• Order and purchase own supplies.
• Lay out, mark and stripe parking lots and play areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A.            Graduation from High School or equivalent.

B.            Supplemental coursework or training equivalent to a painting apprenticeship program and two (2) years of journey-level painting experience.

                Or

                                Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the essential duties may be substituted for the required experience and/or education. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
• A valid California Drivers License.
• Current DMV printout.
• Insurable by District liability insurance carrier.
• Valid First Aid Certification.
• Valid CPR Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Brush, roller and spray painting practices and procedures.
• Preparation of various surfaces.
• Application of paints and finishes to various surfaces.
• Safety precautions in handling and storage of painting materials.
• Safety procedures pertaining to ladders, swing stages, rigging and scaffolds.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Apply paints and prepare surfaces by hand or with power equipment.
• Mix and match colors.
• Erect and work from ladders, rigging and scaffolds.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Sit and drive in a vehicle.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Kneeling, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to read and understand written materials.
• Bending or twisting at the waist to operate equipment.
• Reaching overhead and horizontally.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
• Lift or move up to 75 pounds. 

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor, outdoor and industrial shop environment.
• Subject to time lines and interruptions.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and fumes from various chemicals associated with working with paint and paint products.
• Occasionally works evenings or weekends.

HAZARDS:

• Occasionally works at heights on scaffolding, ladders and platforms.
• Exposed to vapors from paints and solvents.
• May be exposed to toxic fumes and hazardous materials.
• Noise level is usually loud.