Painter

UC Riverside's Auxiliary Facilities Services is recruiting for a Painter. The full salary range for the Painter is $42.27 - $47.57 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and painting walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco and masonry for interior and exterior Auxiliary facilities. The Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushes and sprayers. Responsible for following all safety procedures while performing tasks related to the painting trade; such as but not limited to preparation of areas prior to painting, mixing paints and applying paints to all types of surfaces. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all operating data, inspections, testing and maintenance (corrective and/or preventative) performed. Updates equipment documentation, specifications and drawings, as needed. Reviews and updates all shop logs, both paper and electronic according to updates and changes. Responds to emergency situations to mitigate and/or resolve immediate paint concerns or safety issues. Reviews blueprints/drawings, and specifications for new construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purposes of resolving immediate safety concerns. Performs all job duties in adherence with University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

• degree

  High School Diploma.

  Preferred

• experience

  4 years of journey-level experience in the painting skilled trade related to maintenance repair and construction and/or completion of a certified apprenticeship program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  Required

• Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.

  required

  Required

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Ability to estimate time, methods and materials needed from construction documents. Ability to read and understanding documents such as complex technical procedures, work instructions, blue prints, plans, manuals, specifications, and diagrams. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays. Ability to work occasional scheduled and unscheduled overtime, emergency call-back, and a flexible schedule as needed. Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public, and provide exceptional customer service. Knowledge and ability to properly and safely use paints, solvents, chemicals common to the painting skilled trade. Ability to record information accurately as is necessary to perform the job responsibilities. Ability to effectively communicate and understand safety regulations and hazards. Skill in operating shop equipment and tools common to the skilled trade. Skilled use of power and hand tools related to maintenance/painting including but not limited to rollers, brushes, airless and conventional sprayers, hammers, screwdrivers, sanders, scrapers, grinders, wall texturing machines, pressure washers, etc. Knowledge and ability to properly and safely work with colorants, paints, primers, solvents, patching compounds, sealers, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, and thinners.

• Knowledge and ability to properly and safely use paints, solvents, chemicals common to the painting skilled trade.

  Required