PAINTER I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Personal Leave Program (PLP) leave

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Painter I for Coalinga State Hospital. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying coats, and overseeing paint-related work in a hospital setting. The position is a 12-month limited term, in-office telework arrangement, with full-time hours.

Ideal candidates will have a valid driver’s license, ability to operate power tools, and the maturity to supervise assistants. The department emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification.
• Driver’s license and the physical ability to drive Paint shop vehicles and operate power tools safely and effectively.
• Background Investigation and Medical Clearance are required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Scrape, sand and fill surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing.
• Apply undercoats and finish coats with brush or by spray machines.
• Paper hang; and match paints and finishes; estimate the cost of painting jobs.
• Advise in the selection, ordering, and storing of painting materials; consult with other tradespeople; keep simple records and make reports.

Skills

Driver’s license

Tools

Power tools

Job description

$4,930.00 - $5,901.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Scrape, sand and fill surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing; applyundercoats and finish coats with brush or by spray machines; paper hang; andmatch paints and finishes; clean and maintain brushes and other equipment;paint simple designs; estimate the cost of painting jobs; advise in the selection,ordering, and storing of painting materials; consult with other tradespeople;keep simple records and make reports; instruct and lead unskilled assistants,may instruct, lead or supervise patient/client workers/and so other work asrequired.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Physical labor is an essential component in remedy of most Plant Operations related conditions. In this working supervisor role, the incumbent must be physically capable of demonstrating proper technique, performing work in the absence of subordinates, and personally performing the more complex or sensitive technical tasks. At minimum, this requires full range of body motion to access work locations. The incumbent must be able to go up and down stairs and ladders, and traverse crawl spaces under buildings and above ceilings, and descend into excavations bringing with him/her the tools and supplies necessary to repair the surfaces being serviced.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PAINTER I

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

This position is located at Coalinga State Hospital.
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

An incumbent must possess a driver’s license and the physical ability to drive Paint shop vehicles and operate power tools safely and effectively.

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Benefits, Vision, Dental, Retirement and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California you can visit the California Department of Human Resources web site: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

All state civil service employees are currently subjected to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP), which affords PLP leave credits in lieu of Pay through June 20, 2027. The amount of salary reduction is dependent upon the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU for this position is NAME UNION, subject to PERCENTAGE in salary reduction, accruing approximately 3-5 hours of PLP each month.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.