Painter (2 Positions)

About the Position

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025.

This job performs the work of a journey level painter. Expectations require knowledge and methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the painting trade including painting, finishing, drywall, surface preparation, road and parking striping, mold mitigation and a thorough knowledge of applicable state codes and regulations including safety orders, completion of work assignments and completion of daily timecards.

Responsibilities

Journey Level Painter

• Interior Painting and Staining
• Exterior Painting and Staining
• Surface Preparation, patching and sanding
• Mold Mitigation
• Graffiti Removal
• Signage
• Mixes paint to match existing colors

Safety Maintenance

• Parking Lot Striping
• Road Maintenance
• Non-Skid Walking Surfaces
• Erecting Scaffolds, Platforms and Ladders
• Equipment Maintenance

Mandatory Safety Training

• Asbestos O&M
• Lead Training
• Aerial Lift Training

Time Keeping/ Personal

• Ordering of Material
• Shop Clean-up
• Time Reporting

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Special Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used.
• General knowledge of Cal OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.

Equipment's Used in the Performance of the Assignments

• Hand Tools
• Ladders
• Scaffolding
• Rigging
• Scissor/Boom Lift
• PPE
• Power Sanders
• Airless spray Equipment
• Grinders
• Pressurized Water Equipment
• Portable Air Compressors
• Portable Generators
• Drop clothes/Rags

Physical and Environmental Working Conditions

• Employee must be able to work in high locations on ladders, scaffolds, motorized equipment, etc.
• Employee must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Employee must be able to work in varying climatic conditions, to include inclement weather.
• Employee must be able to provide excellent customer service to our clients.
• Employee must be able to wear a respirator.

Certificates, Licenses, and Education

• Journey level skill equivalent to that acquired through completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Employee must successfully complete hazardous materials, lead and asbestos training courses offered by the university.

Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,355.00 per month to $6,658.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 12).

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.