"Painter (Limited)"

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Position Summary

Under direction of the Paint Manager, apply coats of latex paint, varnish, stain, enamel, and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and/or exterior surfaces, including building trim and fixtures. Repair and patch holes and cracks, and prepare surfaces for paint and/or other coatings. Select and mix paint, and select, assemble, and clean related equipment. Supervise seasonal contracted paint crews of up to twenty-four employees. Other duties as assigned. This is a Limited Appointment position.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Painting experience working with materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the paint trade. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform all aspects of skilled paint work. (Required)
• Working knowledge of surface toleration of wood, metal, plastic, etc., for paint, wood stain, varnish, and special coatings. (Required)
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic calculations sufficient to calculate work areas and materials, and to estimate costs. (Required)
• Ability to inspect, clean, lubricate, and/or adjust paint-related equipment. (Required)
• Working knowledge of standard safety practices as they relate to the paint trade. (Required)
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and diplomatically with staff, management, residents, guests, and outside vendors. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and/or directions. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to read and comprehend technical instructions related to the paint trade. (Required)
• Knowledge of University staff personnel policies and procedures. (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain good attendance. Ability to arrive to work reliably and on time. (Required)
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, managers and supervisors, customers/clients, and members of the public. Ability to work harmoniously and cooperiously as a team player. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Valid Lead-based paint removal certification. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Backlifting Exam (Required)

Schedule

6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA