Painter

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 121,154,000 - 136,308,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside's Auxiliary Facilities Services is seeking a Painter to perform journey-level painting on interior and exterior campus facilities, including walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco and masonry. It involves drywall repair, applying paints and topcoats, and strict adherence to safety procedures with documentation updates.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least four years of journey-level painting experience or an approved apprenticeship, plus skills in reading

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of a certified apprenticeship program preferred.
• 4 years journey-level painting experience or equivalent.
• Experience with paints, solvents, and finishing materials.

Responsibilities

• Paint walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco and masonry for interior and exterior facilities.
• Install, finish and patch drywall and stucco walls.
• Apply paints, stains and topcoats with rollers, brushes and sprayers.
• Maintain safety procedures and accurate operation logs and documentation.
• Read blueprints and specifications for construction/renovation projects.
• Respond to emergencies to address paint or safety issues.
• Work weekends/holidays and possible overtime as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified apprenticeship

Tools

Paint sprayers

Lifts/boom trucks

Job description

Position Information

UC Riverside's Auxiliary Facilities Services is recruiting for a Painter. The full salary range for the Painter is $42.27 - $47.57 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and painting walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco and masonry for interior and exterior Auxiliary facilities. The Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushes and sprayers. Responsible for following all safety procedures while performing tasks related to the painting trade; such as but not limited to preparation of areas prior to painting, mixing paints and applying paints to all types of surfaces. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all operating data, inspections, testing and maintenance (corrective and/or preventative) performed. Updates equipment documentation, specifications and drawings, as needed. Reviews and updates all shop logs, both paper and electronic according to updates and changes. Responds to emergency situations to mitigate and/or resolve immediate paint concerns or safety issues. Reviews blueprints/drawings, and specifications for new construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purposes of resolving immediate safety concerns. Performs all job duties in adherence with University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

High School Diploma.

Preferred Degree

Completion of a certified apprenticeship program.

Experience Requirements

Experience

4 years of journey-level experience in the painting skilled trade related to maintenance repair and construction and/or completion of a certified apprenticeship program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Requirement

Experience in the proper and safe usage for paints, solvents, chemicals common to the painting skilled trade.

Experience

Experience with colorants, paints, primers, solvents, patching compounds, sealers, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, and thinners.

Experience

Experience operating shop equipment, power and hand tools common to the skilled trade, including but not limited to rollers, brushes, airless and conventional sprayers, hammers, screwdrivers, sanders, scrapers, grinders, wall texturing machines, pressure washers, etc.

Experience

Possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Experience

Experience in safe and proper procedures with removal/abatement of lead based paint.

Experience

Experience and/or certification of training in fork lifts, lifts and/or boom truck operations.

Experience

Experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and ability to choose the proper materials or equipment to accomplish work in the most expeditious and safe manner.

Experience

Experience working with a diverse student, staff, faculty and visitor population and ability to provide exemplary customer service.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to properly and safely use paints, solvents, chemicals common to the painting skilled trade.
• Knowledge and ability to properly and safely work with colorants, paints, primers, solvents, patching compounds, sealers, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, and thinners.
• Skill in operating shop equipment and tools common to the skilled trade. Skilled use of power and hand tools related to maintenance/painting including but not limited to rollers, brushes, airless and conventional sprayers, hammers, screwdrivers, sanders, scrapers, grinders, wall texturing machines, pressure washers, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate and understand safety regulations and hazards.
• Ability to estimate time, methods and materials needed from construction documents. Ability to read and understanding documents such as complex technical procedures, work instructions, blue prints, plans, manuals, specifications, and diagrams.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to record information accurately as is necessary to perform the job responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays. Ability to work occasional scheduled and unscheduled overtime, emergency call-back, and a flexible schedule as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to properly and safely apply proper procedures with removal/abatement of lead based paint.
• Knowledge in safe and proper procedures when hazardous materials are suspected.
• Basic knowledge and technical skills with computer programs and applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Design Cad 2, etc.).
• Knowledge of UC/UCR policies and systems.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

The Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and painting walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco and masonry for interior and exterior campus facilities. The Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushers and sprayers. Performs lead abatement on interior and exterior surfaces, metals and woodwork. Responsible for following all safety procedures while performing tasks related to the painting trade; such as but not limited to preparation of areas prior to painting, mixing paints and applying paints to all types of surfaces. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all operating data, inspections, testing and maintenance (corrective and/or preventative) performed. Updates equipment documentation, specifications and drawings, as needed. Reviews and updates all shop logs, both paper and electronic according to updates and changes. Responds to emergency situations to mitigate and/or resolve immediate paint concerns or safety issues. Reviews blueprints/drawings, and specifications for new construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purposes of resolving immediate safety concerns. Performs all job duties in adherence with University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.