Painter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Oakland-Unified-School-District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a skilled Painter for the Buildings and Grounds department. The role involves maintaining interior and exterior surfaces, applying paints and finishes, and preparing surfaces prior to painting.

The position requires knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to work with various tools. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least two years of journey-level painting experience, with comfortable handling ladders and scaffolding.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of journey-level painting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Apply paints, varnish, shellac, and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces: scrape, sand, patch, mask, and cover areas as needed.
• Apply under and finish coats and refinishing of furniture/equipment.
• Erect ladders, scaffolding, and platforms as required.
• Maintain routine records and work with contractors when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Paint application

Surface preparation

Safety procedures

Color matching

Education

High school diploma

Two years painting experience

Tools

Brush

Roller

Spray gun

Job description

Painter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN1751

TITLE

Painter

REPORTS TO

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT

Buildings and Grounds

CLASSIFICATION

Classified

FLSA

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS

261 days/8.0 hours (FT)

or as assigned

ISSUED

Created: May 2010

SALARY GRADE

B&GR 14

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform a variety of skilled journey-level work to maintain interior and exterior surfaces and painting duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

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• Use brush, roller, or spray gun in applying paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer, or other protective or decorative finishes to a variety of interior and exterior surfaces. E
• Scrape, sand, waterblast, size, patch, plaster, fill and prepare surfaces for painting or repainting; mask and move and cover equipment and furniture. E
• Apply under and finish coats. E
• Refinish furniture and other equipment. E
• Erect rig; move ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. E
• Layout and mark parking lots and play areas. E
• Perform repetitive activities involved with graffiti removal. E
• Mix paints and match colors. E
• Clean and maintain brushes, tools, and other equipment. E
• Maintain routine records as assigned. E
• Work with all District employees, architecture, and engineering employees, and outside contractors. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of journey-level painting experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion
• (Eight years of fieldwork experience may be substituted for the California Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion at the discretion of the Director)
• Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope
Safety and Health Protection on the Job (OSHA Regulations)
Safe working methods and procedures
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Brush, roller, and spray painting practices and procedures
Preparation of various surfaces
Application of paints and finishes to various surfaces
Safety precautions in handling and storage of painting materials
Safety procedures pertaining to ladders, rigging, and scaffolds
Dry wall patching application

ABILITY TO

Apply paints and prepare surfaces by hand and power equipment
Mix and match colors
Erect and work from ladders, rigging, and scaffolds
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope
Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Meet schedules and timelines
Maintain routine records
Complete work independently with minimal supervision
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

Indoor and outdoor environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; working at heights to perform work from scaffolding and platforms; regular exposure to vapors from paints and solvents; potential exposure to toxic fumes and hazardous materials

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Consistent mental alertness and dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands to ensure safety and successful completion of essential functions; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying light to moderately-heavy objects, occasionally more than 50 pounds; pushing and pulling exerting force to approximately 50 pounds, occasionally 50+ pounds; handling small to large-sized materials, equipment or items; climbing up and down ladders, scaffolding, and standing on roofs; bending and twisting at waist and neck; crouching and crawling; kneeling and bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; repetitive use of upper extremities; seeing to read, write, and to complete projects; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$81.11 to $97,775.81 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Details

Job ID: 5934663

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday