PAINTER I

California Department of State Hospitals; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals Napa is seeking a Painter I for Plant Operations on a 12-month limited-term basis. The role involves applying undercoats and finishes, blending colors, estimating labor and materials, and leading unskilled workers.

Work location is Napa County in an office-based setting; salary ranges from $4,930 to $5,901 monthly, with benefits typical of state service. The incumbent will prep surfaces, erect scaffolding, and maintain painting equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Ability to mix paints and finishes, and blend colors.

Responsibilities

• Apply undercoats and finish coats using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
• Estimate labor and materials needed and keep simple records.
• Order and store materials and supervise unskilled workers.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders and prepare surfaces for painting.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 The Department of State Hospitals-Napa has a limited term vacancy for a Painter I. The Painter I applies undercoats and finish coats with brush, roller, or spray machine; mixes and matches paints and finishes; performs color blending. They estimate labor and materials needed; keeps simple records; orders and stores materials; accounts for daily square footage of paint job done and instructs and leads unskilled workers. The Painter I scrapes, sands and fills surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing the interior and exterior of buildings. They clean and maintain brushes, rollers, and other equipment. The Painter I erects and paints from scaffolding, rigging, and ladders; engraves or paints simple designs; paper hangs.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535056

Position #(s): 480-556-6526-902

Working Title: Painter I (Plant Operations)

Classification: PAINTER I

Salary: $4,930.00 - $5,901.00 A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Napa County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals Napa State Hospital 2100 Napa Vallejo Highway Napa, CA 94558 Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

DSH–Napa is located on a scenic, park-like campus in the heart of Napa Valley, offering a unique work environment that blends public service with wellness, accessibility, and work-life balance. The hospital campus is designed to support employees with convenient, family-friendly, and health-focused amenities, including the following:

• On-site employee exercise facility featuring new and modern fitness equipment
• Expansive, park-like grounds with walking paths and green spaces
• Free on-site parking for staff and visitors
• Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations conveniently located on campus
• Multiple staff break areas and shared spaces across the hospital
• Decompression Room & Lactation Room
• A calm, secure campus environment designed to support employee wellness and safety

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa

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Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov