Painter - 141876

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a skilled journeyman painter to maintain and repair university facilities, including patching and drywall tasks. The role involves working across hospital buildings and support spaces to ensure finishes meet safety and quality standards.

Respond to the Hospital Emergency Response Team, perform smoke and fire-wall inspections and repairs, and read blueprints for accurate execution. Hours may vary, with duties spanning multiple locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years direct painting journeyman experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of tools, equipment and trade products.
• Familiarity with EPA codes and regulations related to painting.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman painting tasks for maintenance and repair of university properties.
• Respond to Hospital Emergency Response Team and perform code triage, inspections and repairs as needed.
• Patch drywall, minor carpentry related to finished painting and wall/floor coverings.

Skills

Journeyman painting experience

Blueprint reading

Knowledge of painting tools & products

EPA codes knowledge

Paint mixing & application

Airless/pressure equipment use

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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 - $94,336 (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).