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Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking a Painter Supervisor (Limited Term) to lead a crew of painters, inspect work, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety regulations. The role includes supervising contracts, coordinating preventive maintenance, and processing requisitions for materials and supplies.
It is a 12-month limited-term full-time position at Napa location, with a salary of $5,717.00–$6,461.00 per month and a filing deadline of 11/8/2026.
Job Posting:Painter Supervisor (Limited Term)
Department of State Hospitals
JC-537368 -
JC-537368 - Painter Supervisor (Limited Term)
PAINTER SUPERVISOR
$5,717.00 - $6,461.00 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: 11/8/2026
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
This is the first full supervisory level. Incumbents plan, lay out, direct and inspect the work of a crew of painters and other workers engaged in general painting and finishing of buildings and equipment; requisition materials and supplies; see that work is carried out according to plans and specifications, and is properly correlated with other trades; inspects scaffolds, ladders, ropes, hooks and other painting and safety equipment; and see that safety regulations are followed.
Supervises and maintains contracts; coordinates the preventive maintenance program with unit staff; completes progress reports; inventories and requisitions equipment, paint, and sign materials as needed.
Plans, lays out, assigns, directs, monitors, and inspects work of Painters and other workers assigned to the Paint Shop.
Complies with legal mandates which govern hospital operations. Ensures the hospital meets the system-wide expectations and requirements of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) and the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ).
This position may be extended up to an additional 12 months (24 months maximum) or may become permanent.
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PAINTER SUPERVISOR $5,717.00 - $6,461.00S New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location:
In Office
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
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:
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).
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.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
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.