Facilities Support - Maintenance (Painter)

Position Type:

Short-Term Hourly

Hourly Rate:

Current Salary Range $33.50-$41.00 per hour

Posting Number:

T-040-2025

Division:

Administrative Services

Department:

Maintenance & Operations

Current Work Schedule (days, hours):

Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm

Open Date:

09/19/2025

Close Date:

06/30/2026

Overview:

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, performs skilled brush, roller, and spray painting work for the maintenance and decoration of buildings, equipment, facilities, and/or the refinishing of furniture; prepares surfaces and painting materials; fabricates various signage for District buildings and facilities; oversees the District paint and sign shop.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Assistant Director, Facilities Planning & Management and technical and functional supervision from the Lead Painter.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a journey-level class responsible for performing skilled duties related to the painting and signage of District buildings, facilities, and sports fields required to ensure that all are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety and utility for District and public use. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Incumbents in this class may also assist other trades on an as needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience in journeyman-level painting and signs maintenance and repair work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs skilled painting work, including using brushes, rollers, or spray guns in applying paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer, or other protective or decorative finishes to various surfaces such as wood, metal, glass plaster, stucco, wall board, brick, asphalt, and cement.
2. Applies paint on athletic fields for football and soccer games and practice.
3. Prepares surfaces for painting or repairing; scrapes, sands, fills, or prepares surfaces in other manners.
4. Makes repairs to and refinishes furniture and equipment.
5. Applies under-the-finish coats to plaster walls and other surfaces; installs drywall and adds texture to the walls.
6. Erects, rigs, or moves scaffolding and platforms.
7. Cleans brushes, tools and other banisters.
8. Designs and fabricates signage for usage throughout the District; posts signage in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and rules.
9. Inspects facilities and buildings for damage and maintenance needs; recommends repairs as necessary.
10. Removes graffiti and repairs damage to paint.
11. Ensures the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment; recommends and requisitions equipment and supplies.
12. Records and maintains work and material records.
13. Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed for assigned projects; monitors inventory levels of materials and equipment; orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials and equipment as needed.
14. Assists other District employees with various projects, as necessary.
15. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities generally associated with the type of work you are requesting to perform.

License(s) & Other Requirements:

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.

Working Environment:

Incumbents work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, controlled temperatures, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Must possess mobility to work in various College buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to operate a motor vehicle, and to operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.