Substitute Painter

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.

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