Journeyman Painter – Healthcare Facility Maintenance

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a skilled journeyman painter to perform painting, patching and light carpentry across university facilities. The role involves reading blueprints, mixing paints, and using airless spray equipment, brushes and rollers in a maintenance setting.

The candidate should have five years of directly related experience and a strong knowledge of tools, equipment and EPA regulations. Applicants must be able to work varied hours and locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of directly related experience as a skilled journeyman painter.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to guide work.
• Mixes paints by prescribed formulations.
• Knowledge of EPA codes and regulations related to painting.
• Operates airless and pressure type painting equipment, brushes, and rollers.
• Assists with cement/tape joints and wall/floor coverings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman painting on buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Patch drywall and perform minor carpentry related to painting work.
• Read and interpret blueprints for project guidance.
• Maintain tools and materials, comply with EPA standards and safety rules.

Skills

Journeyman painter

Blueprint reading

Paint mixing

EPA regulations knowledge

Airless/pressure equipment operation

Wall and floor coverings installation

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brushes and rollers

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a skilled journeyman painter to perform painting, patching and light carpentry across university facilities. The role involves reading blueprints, mixing paints, and using airless spray equipment, brushes and rollers in a maintenance setting.

The candidate should have five years of directly related experience and a strong knowledge of tools, equipment and EPA regulations. Applicants must be able to work varied hours and locations as needed.