Journeyman Painter - Interiors & Exteriors

Oakland-Unified-School-District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a skilled Painter for the Buildings and Grounds department. The role involves maintaining interior and exterior surfaces, applying paints and finishes, and preparing surfaces prior to painting.

The position requires knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to work with various tools. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least two years of journey-level painting experience, with comfortable handling ladders and scaffolding.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of journey-level painting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Apply paints, varnish, shellac, and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces: scrape, sand, patch, mask, and cover areas as needed.
• Apply under and finish coats and refinishing of furniture/equipment.
• Erect ladders, scaffolding, and platforms as required.
• Maintain routine records and work with contractors when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Paint application

Surface preparation

Safety procedures

Color matching

Education

High school diploma

Two years painting experience

Tools

Brush

Roller

Spray gun

Job description

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a skilled Painter for the Buildings and Grounds department. The role involves maintaining interior and exterior surfaces, applying paints and finishes, and preparing surfaces prior to painting.

The position requires knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to work with various tools. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least two years of journey-level painting experience, with comfortable handling ladders and scaffolding.