Painter I (BC-09)

Performs skilled painting work in preparing a variety of surfaces for painting and applying paint and other decorative and protective coatings by brush or spray gun; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
This is the journeyman class in the Painting series. This class differs from that of Painter Helper in that the Painter I performs skilled work in the application of paints and protective coatings to a variety of surfaces; whereas the Painter Helper works under the supervision of a skilled painter or performs simple painting independently.
 
This class differs from that of Painter II in that the Painter I performs skilled painting work and may supervise the work of painters and helpers from time to time; whereas the Painter II supervises painters, helpers and others on a continuing basis and participates in painting work.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Applies paint, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels by brush or spray gun to building exteriors and interiors, furniture, cement and other surfaces;
• Estimates time and materials needs;
• Erects scaffolding and removes or covers objects to prevent their becoming splattered with paint;
• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, sanding or washing and by puttying nail holes and cracks;
• Makes minor repairs to surfaces preparatory to painting;
• Cleans brushes and other painting equipment;
• May mix paints;                                              
• May assign tasks to other painters and supervise the work of helpers;
• May perform services in other building trades when not engaged in painting.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of experience as an apprentice or helper under a journeyman painter.
 
Knowledge of: Practices, tools, and equipment used in applying paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers and enamels and other painting materials; methods of cleaning brushes and other painting equipment; methods of preparing surfaces for the application of paint and other similar coverings; methods of preparing and preserving different painting materials; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
 
Ability to: Work from riggings and scaffolds; estimate time and materials needed to perform a job; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
 
Health and Physical Condition:
 
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.
 
Physical Effort Grouping: HeavySKILLS ASSESSMENT:
Qualified applicants will be required to take an online assessment. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet, distraction-free area using a reliable computer with a high-speed internet connection, a microphone, a webcam (internal or external), and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online assessment on site. 

Salary : $5,658