Painter - 141876

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Painter for the Facilities Engineering team at Hillcrest. The role involves skilled journeyman painting across university facilities with patching, drywall and light carpentry as needed, plus responding to emergencies and performing safety inspections.

Strong blueprint reading and EPA compliance are essential. The position is 100% time, with 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, and requires five years of related experience in a large environment such as a

Qualifications

• Five years direct journeyman painting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of tools, equipment and products of the trade.
• Knowledge of EPA codes and regulations related to painting.
• Mix paints by prescribed formulations.
• Experience with airless and pressure-type equipment, brushes and rollers.
• Apply cement and tape to joints, install wall/floor coverings.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman painting tasks for maintenance and repair of buildings and university properties.
• Patch, minor drywall and carpentry work related to finished painting.
• Respond to hospital emergencies and conduct joint commissions smoke/fire wall inspections and repairs.

Skills

Journeyman painting experience

Blueprint reading

Tools and equipment knowledge

EPA codes compliance

Paint mixing

Airless/pressure equipment use

Job description

Payroll Title

PAINTER

Department

Facilities Engineering

Hiring Pay Scale

$45.18 / Hour

Worksite

Hillcrest

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

K6 Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts , Monday - Friday

#141876 Painter

Filing Deadline

Fri 11/6/2026

Description

Under supervision, performs skilled journeyman level tasks in all phases of the painting trade in connection with the maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities and equipment or any university property. Includes patching, small drywall repair, minor carpentry repair associated with finished painting.

Response to (HERT) Hospital Emergency Response Team and any county wide emergencies/code triage. Conduct joint commission smoke and fire wall inspection and repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years directly related experience as a skilled journeyman in all painting phases.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Must have a strong knowledge of and experience with tools, equipment and products of the trade.
• Must have knowledge of EPA codes and regulations as they pertain to the trade.
• Mixes paints by prescribed formulations.
• Uses airless and pressure type equipment, brushes and rollers.
• Applies cement and tape to joints, installs wall and floor coverings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction and/or Painter experience in a large, complex healthcare system.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $94,336 - $94336 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $45.18 - $45.18

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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