What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAINTER position at Kern High School District?
Position Type :
Maintenance / Custodial / Painter
Date Posted : 2 / 26 / 2025
Location :
Maintenance & Operations
Date Available : 02 / 26 / 2025
Closing Date : 03 / 18 / 2025
QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in painting and related work; and the ability to mix paints, varnishes and stains for interior and exterior painting.
Must have the ability to prepare a wide variety of surfaces for painting, such as stucco, plaster, wood, metal, asphalt and cement; remove old paint and coatings by sanding, burning and other standard methods; rig scaffolding; apply paint, varnish, shellac and stains on interior and exterior surfaces by brush, roller, airless and conventional spray guns; mix and blend paint and other decorative and protective coatings; apply finish to furniture, such as cabinets and shelving; paint lines in play areas such as tennis, basketball and handball courts; select proper sizes and types of equipment, such as brushes, rollers, spray guns and stencils for various painting and finishing jobs.
Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
One year experience, as a journeyman painter is required. Applicant must have the ability to read, write and do math calculations at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position.
MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE. A CURRENT COPY OF DMV DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE TRAINED AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NEEDS WITH REGARD TO ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
ABILITY TO PASS A WRITTEN EXAMINATION REQUIRED.
DUTIES OF POSITION : Under supervision perform skilled painting on school buildings, facilities, equipment and related work as required.
STARTING SALARY : $5,955.50 (monthly)
NUMBER OF MONTHS : 12 (to begin as soon as possible)
NUMBER OF HOURS : 8 (daily working hours to be 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.)
Salary : $5,956
