What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District?
THE POSITION
Under direction of a Facilities Manager, performs skilled work in painting, marking, and surface preparation.
CURRENT OPENINGS: Three 12-month/40 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 32 on the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at Step 1 ($5,470.64 per month) of this salary range.
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of completion in a recognized painting apprenticeship program, or a copy of your certificate of achievement in painting or a closely related field from a recognized college or trade school must be submitted with your application (if applicable). Proof of your highest obtained education, a valid CA Driver's License, and proof of car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
- Uses brush, roller, or spray gun 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, and cement.
- Scrapes, sands, fills, and prepares surfaces for painting or repainting.
- Applies under and finish coats.
- Sizes and tints plaster walls and other surfaces.
- Refinishes furniture, lockers, automotive, and other equipment.
- Erects, rigs, or moves scaffolding and platforms.
- Cleans brushes, tools, and other equipment.
- Paints signs and door numbers, mixes paints, matches blends, harmonizes, and contrasts color.
- Lays out and paints athletic courts and parking lots.
- Estimates labor and material costs.
- Maintains a variety of simple records as required.
- Provides work direction and training to other maintenance personnel assigned to assist on larger projects.
OTHER RELATED DUTIES
- May assist in other maintenance areas by performing unskilled and semi-skilled duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
A Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks in the upkeep of school facilities; performs semi-skilled and skilled functions in one or more of the basic building and maintenance trades.
A Painter performs skilled work in painting, marking, and surface preparation; assists other maintenance workers by performing unskilled and semi-skilled duties in other maintenance trade areas.
A Maintenance Supervisor supervises the maintenance and repair of school facilities; supervises construction work performed by District maintenance personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance); climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; push, pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; have rapid mental and muscular coordination; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades, see small details and long distances; sit for extended periods of time; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio. All employees must be able to comply with work place safety and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and those of any other competent authority.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in changing temperatures, including temperatures below 50° and over 90°, dry atmospheric conditions, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, exposure to minor contagious illnesses (cold, flu, etc.), exposure to severe contagious illnesses (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), moving vehicles, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.
Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience:
One of the following:
- Two years of journey-level painting experience.
- Completion of a recognized painting apprenticeship program.
- Two years of full-time semi-skilled painting work and completion of a certificate of achievement in painting or closely related field from a recognized college or trade school.
- Four years of full-time semi-skilled painting work.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
- Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets the California legal liability insurance requirement and continual insurance coverage during employment.
- Federal law requires that employees receive additional ACBM training if they work in areas in which asbestos building materials may be disturbed. This training is provided by the District within the first 60 days of employment.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in painting, tinting, and finishing work.
- Methods of preparing different surfaces for painting and repainting.
- Safe working methods and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Skillfully mix and apply paints and match colors.
- Erect and work from riggings and scaffolding.
- Plan and coordinate the work of others.
- Estimate labor and material costs.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Recognize workplace hazards and follow safety procedures.
- React to change in a positive manner, and quickly adapt to new assignments, methods, or procedures.
- Demonstrate diligence in attending to details and quality of work.
- Understand and meet the needs of customers.
- Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Communicate orally and in writing for the purpose of providing and obtaining information.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Use a computer and basic work-related software.
Salary : $65,648 - $86,149