Painter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Buildings & Grounds; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA, seeks a skilled Painter for the Buildings & Grounds Department. The role involves maintaining interior and exterior surfaces, applying paints, finishes, and graffiti removal as part of a dedicated facilities team.

The position is full-time with 261 days/year, 8 hours/day, reporting to Assigned Supervisor. Requires a high school diploma and two years of journey-level painting experience; valid CA driver’s license and clearance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of journey-level painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Use brush, roller, or spray gun to apply paint and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, waterblast, patching, and masking as needed.
• Apply under and finish coats of paint.
• Refinish furniture and other equipment.
• Erect rigging; move ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
• Layout and mark parking lots and play areas.
• Graffiti removal: perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Mix paints and match colors.
• Clean and maintain brushes and tools.
• Maintain routine records as assigned.
• Work with district employees, architecture/engineering teams, and outside contractors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Two years journey-level painting experience

Job description

Painter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934663

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

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.)

E = Essential Functions

• 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)
• Valid California Driver’s License
• 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