Painter

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA's Facilities Management team seeks a skilled Painter to maintain and finish building exteriors and interiors, applying stains and finishes; support related carpentry tasks. Under supervision, you will prepare surfaces, select coatings, and ensure safety and quality on each project.

Responsibilities include operating HPLV spray booth equipment, color matching, and coordinating with supervisors. The role requires attention to detail, independent work, and willingness to work overtime as

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of painting materials, equipment, methods, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of coatings, surface prep, and protection during painting tasks.
• Ability to estimate material and labor needs for tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Ability to write clear, simple English in reports.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments.
• Capability to operate HPLV spray booth equipment.
• Knowledge of finishing wood, metal, and synthetic surfaces.
• Skill in matching stains and paints to existing colors.
• Effective oral communication for conveying information.
• Ability to modify procedures when needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain painted interior and exterior surfaces and fixtures.
• Prepare surfaces, apply stains, paints, and clear finishes; use wallpaper where needed.
• Operate and maintain spray booth equipment; document VOC logs and spray volumes.

Skills

Operational skills

Coatings knowledge

Estimating materials

Cooperative relationships

English writing

Independent work

HPLV spray booth operation

Wood/metal finishing

Color matching

Oral communication

Design modification

Education

4-year apprenticeship

CA Class C License

Job description

Department Summary

Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager - Mason, Paint, Roofing and Sign Shops, and the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Paint and Sign Shops, receive work assignments from Supervisor and/or Lead Painters; inspect and maintain 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 finishing (new and/or old surfaces) by appropriately preparing surface. Cover interior walls and ceilings of offices and related facilities with wallpaper or fabrics. Operate and maintain High Pressure Low Volume (HPLV) Spray Booth Equipment in order to finish and refinish wood, metal and synthetic surfaces. Prepare surfaces and apply stains, paints, shading stains, and clear finishes. With smaller projects and minor repairs, evaluate problem. Discuss jobs with Supervisor and/or Leads in order to keep apprised of job progress and resolve any problems related to the job; submit completed work orders to Supervisor and/or Leads. 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; respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required. Follow established safety procedures at all times; clean up job site and return equipment; maintain spray volume logs and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) logs.

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

• 1. Working knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, standard safe work practices, and tools of the painting trade including achievement of operational skills. (Required)
• 2. Working knowledge of: paper, vinyl, and various special coatings; application and preparation; chemicals and solutions to remove coatings; dry wall taping and patching; surface and object protection; scaffolding (Required)
• 3. Skill in: performing arithmetic calculations to determine square footage of surfaces and areas; estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish tasks. (Required)
• 4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies. (Required)
• 5. Skilled in: writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend; reading standard English texts in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments. (Required)
• 6. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required)
• 7. Ability to operate and maintain High Pressure Low Volume (HPLV) spray booth equipment. (Required)
• 8. Knowledge of equipment, products, procedures and methods required for finishing and refinishing of wood, metal, synthetic surfaces within a spray booth environment. (Required)
• 9. Ability to: match existing stain and paint colors; properly prepare surfaces and apply stains, paints, shading stains and clear finishes. (Required)
• 10. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information (Required)
• 11. Proficient at modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures, or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Other Type of Degree Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. (Required)
• 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.
• 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
• Must possess California Driver's License, Class C, and ability to drive a University truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. (Required)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts. (Required)

Schedule

6:00AM - 2:30PM

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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