Painter

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Housing & Hospitality seeks a skilled painter to maintain and restore painted surfaces across campus facilities. You will operate spray equipment, apply finishes, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards while coordinating with team members and supervisors.

The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to campus safety protocols, and the ability to manage time and resources effectively in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in the painter's trade with spray equipment knowledge.
• 4 years experience with surface tolerance for plaster, drywall, wood, metal, plastic, for paint and coatings.
• Ability to mix paints, varnishes, pigments; match color and viscosity.
• Skill in estimating type and quantity of materials for assignments.
• Ability to inspect, lubricate, clean, adjust or replace equipment related to painting.
• Knowledge of fire, safety and building codes; safe use of painting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain painted exterior and interior surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces and apply finishes or wallpaper/fabrics as needed.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment; oversee workflow and materials.
• Provide direction to semi-skilled or unskilled workers.

Skills

Painter experience

Spray equipment

Surface tolerance

Color matching

Material estimation

Safety knowledge

Team supervision

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Power/hand tools

Job description

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Department Summary

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Supervisor/Lead, incumbent is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality. The incumbent inspects and maintains painted exterior and interior painted surfaces, trimming and fixtures of buildings and other related structures and facilities. Use premixed paints or custom prepared paints; apply wood finishes (new and/or old surfaces) and appropriately prepare surfaces. Perform repairs to drywall, plastered surfaces and stucco. Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of airless and conventional spray equipment. Cover interior walls and ceilings of offices and related facilities with wallpaper or fabrics. Discuss jobs with supervisor in order to keep apprised of job progress and resolve any problems related to the job. Submit completed work orders to supervisor. Provide direction to semi-skilled or unskilled workers. Maintain accurate hours on each job; operate and maintain a variety of power and/or hand tools and equipment of the trade; follow established safety procedures; clean up job site and return equipment and tools.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience working with materials, equipment, methods and tools of the painter's trade, including special knowledge of spray equipment. (Required)
• 4 years experience working with surface tolerance for: plaster, drywall, wood, metal, plastic, for paint and special coatings. (Required)
• Skill in mixing paints, varnishes, pigments and drying substances to match desired color and viscosity. Capable of distinguishing different colors. (Required)
• Skill in estimating type and quantity of materials needed to complete specific assignments. (Required)
• Ability to inspect, lubricate, clean, adjust or replace equipment and parts related to the paint trade. (Required)
• Knowledge of fire, safety and building codes; working knowledge of standard safety practices and safe use of equipment related to the paint trade. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Train and assist with oversight of seasonal employees, including workflow, transportation, distribution of materials and equipment, room access and closure, and time entry to ensure all daily requirements are met for the group. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with interpersonal skills. Interact effectively and diplomatically with team members, peers, supervisors and all levels of University personnel. (Required)
• Ability to work under adverse conditions such as humid weather and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures and dirty and noisy conditions. (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop, push, pull and lift/lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to waist high and rotate upper torso. Ability to lift material and parts, up to 50 pounds, from shoulder to above head while standing on a ladder. (Required)
• Proficiency in English to read technical trade related manuals and written instructions from supervisor. (Required)
• Working knowledge in the use of a computer and programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. (Preferred)
• Ability to drive a pick-up truck or van. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Color Vision Testing
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• Back-lifting Exam (Required)

Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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