Under general supervision, performs the full range of skilled journey-level painting work; assists or coordinates with other skilled trades; monitors and/or trains semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance workers; and performs other duties as assigned.

The typical duties and employment standards are representative of positions within this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the specific position.

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, plaster, stucco, concrete, wallboard, etc.; cleans, washes, sand blasts, scrapes, sands, fills, caulks, masks or uses other techniques to prepare surfaces for painting, repainting or refinishing; applies under and finish coats; mixes and matches paints and finishes to desired color; paints signs and stencils; stripes playgrounds and parking lots; removes and/or covers graffiti; erects scaffolding and ladders.

Plans and estimates material and labor costs; purchases materials and supplies; maintains work records. Operates paint sprayer, power washer, sand blaster, electric lift and other hand and power tools and equipment; drives trucks and other vehicles; maintains shop including cleaning and organizing tools and shop equipment. Contacts school and site personnel regarding maintenance or repair needs; performs other duties as assigned.

The Painter classification performs the full range of skilled journey-level painting work. The Maintenance Worker I independently or as a member of a work crew performs a variety of moderately difficult semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks of District facilities and equipment. The Maintenance Worker II frequently assists and performs skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in one or more of the trades areas, under close supervision of a journey-level trades person and performs moderate to complex semi-skilled tasks independently or as a member of a work crew.

Knowledge of: Standard methods, codes, materials, practices, tools, and equipment used in the painting trade; basic tools and procedures used in other/related trades; safety practices necessary around tools and materials and for performing work with heavy physical requirements.

Ability to: Demonstrate proficiency in performing skilled painting work; understand the principles of the painting trade at a level sufficient to identify problems and perform tasks safely and completely; use required hand and power tools and equipment; work from sketches and blueprints; work cooperatively with co-workers, site and District staff, students and others; communicate clearly and effectively; understand and follow oral and written directions; maintain records; schedule and perform work to meet established time lines; work independently with little direction; operate trucks and other vehicles; learn and perform duties of other trades if assigned.

Essential Physical Activities and Work Environment: Sufficient stamina to stand, walk, sit, climb, kneel, crawl, reach, twist, crouch, squat, balance and bend on a daily basis for eight to ten hours a day; strength to regularly transport objects weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds (e.g. power sprayers and washers, cement bags, 5 gallon paint cans, etc.); mobility to climb and descend ladders; subject to working in high, precarious places; sufficient finger dexterity to grasp, push, and pull hand and power tools and heavy equipment and objects; sufficient stamina to perform heavy manual labor on a daily basis; sufficient dexterity to work in confined areas; sufficient hearing and speaking to give and receive instructions; and vision sufficient to read fine print.

Work is subject to exposure to poor ventilation, chemicals, fumes, solvents, dust, dirt, odors, noise and vibrations. Work is conducted occasionally in adverse weather conditions, and is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Work is subject to traveling to District sites.

Typical Background: Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities to perform the typical duties. A usual way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school and one of the following that leads to skilled or journey-level equivalency: At least four years of progressively responsible work experience in the painting trade, or trade schooling and experience, or a formal apprenticeship.

Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license. Must meet District vehicle and liability insurance requirements. May be required to obtain job-related certificates after appointment (e.g. forklift).

Qualifications: In order to be considered qualified for a vacancy in this classification, a candidate must possess the required background and successfully demonstrate such background, knowledge, skills and abilities through an examination process.

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June 1989 – Maryls Grodt & Associates
Revised for ADA June 1995
Revised June 2001 - JW/JC. Approved by the Personnel Commission on 7/26/01
Revised 07/24/2009-AT