Painter

OC Fair & Event Center; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Painter for a temporary seasonal role. The position offers full-time hours during peak period and pays $24.00 to $32.00 per hour based on experience.

The successful candidate will perform skilled painting, prep surfaces, apply finishes, and may assist with related maintenance tasks during events.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 3+ years of experience as a painter.
• Familiar with common safety rules and practices.
• Able to work outside normal hours as events require.
• Available to work 5 days per week on various shifts between mid-July and mid-August.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes, sands, and fills surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing.
• Applies base coats and finish coats with brush or sprayers.
• Matches paints and finishes, cleans, and maintains brushes and equipment.
• Prepares simple designs and stores painting materials.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Instructs and leads unskilled assistants.
• Presents estimated time and materials for projects for supervisor approval.
• May assist in related maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Painter experience

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Job description

Current job openings are listed below and there are more to come.

All positions require reliable, enthusiastic individuals who are able to work well with others.

Position:Painter

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Job Id:2260

# of Openings:1

Position Title:Painter

Pay Range: $24.00 to $32.00 per hour (wage based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Position Purpose:

Performs a variety of skilled painting activities, and may perform other maintenance-related duties as needed. This is a temporary seasonal position not to exceed 122 days that will be scheduledfull-time hours.

Essential Functions:

• Scrapes, sands, and fills surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing.
• Applies base coats and finish coats with brush or sprayers.
• Matches paints and finishes, cleans, and maintains brushes and other equipment.
• Prepares simple designs, and orders and stores painting materials.
• Maintains simple records and prepares reports.
• Consults with other skilled trades’ people as needed.
• Instructs and leads unskilled assistants.
• Presents estimated time and materials required for each project to supervisor for approval.
• May assist in unskilled general maintenance and repair activities, including plumbing, electrical and landscaping duties as needed.

This description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 3+ years of experience as a painter.
• Must be familiar with common safety rules and practices.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
• Must be available to work 5 days per week, on any shift (days, swing, graveyard) between mid-July and mid-August.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, using proper bending and lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

• Will work in a fast-paced, indoor and outdoor environment in all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, however louder noise levels may be experienced during outdoor events and when in larger event buildings.

Job Description Acknowledgement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.

If offered a position with OC Fair & Event Center, you will be required to provide documents that establish your identity and authorize your eligibility to work in the U.S. If you are 18 or older you will be asked to submit to and pass a background screening. If you are age 17 or younger, you will be required to provide a valid Work Permit available through your school, unless you have already graduated from high school. You must be at least 16 years old to work at the annual OC Fair. Some positions require candidates to be at least 18 years old.

Only the most qualified applicants will be called to interview for open positions. Submitting an application is not a promise regarding employment. If you are employed by OC Fair & Event Center, you have the right to terminate your employment at any time, and OC Fair & Event Center has the similar right.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: OC Fair & Event Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

For more information, call the OC Fair & Event Center Human Resources Department at 714-708-1563.