Campus Painter: Finishes, Maintenance & Development

The California State University; San Luis Obispo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly is seeking a skilled Painter in Facilities Management and Development to perform journey-level painting, finishing, and maintenance of interior and exterior surfaces on campus. The role requires inspecting work against specs and codes and contributing to a campus-wide paint shop.

Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, apply undercoats and finishes by brush, roll, or spray, estimate time and materials, and ensure safe, compliant project execution.

Qualifications

• Journey-level painting skills demonstrated by apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Ability to prepare surfaces for painting and apply undercoats and finishes.
• Inspect work for conformance with specifications, safety codes, and regulations.
• Estimate time, cost and materials for painting projects.
• Maintain and operate a campus paint shop and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply undercoats and finishes using brush, roll, and spray.
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specs and codes.
• Estimate time, cost and materials for painting projects.
• Maintain and operate the campus paint shop and related materials.

Skills

Surface prep

Painting

Inspection

Estimations

Paint shop maintenance

Education

Painter's apprenticeship program equivalent

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Cal Poly is seeking a skilled Painter in Facilities Management and Development to perform journey-level painting, finishing, and maintenance of interior and exterior surfaces on campus. The role requires inspecting work against specs and codes and contributing to a campus-wide paint shop.

Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, apply undercoats and finishes by brush, roll, or spray, estimate time and materials, and ensure safe, compliant project execution.