Painter
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Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Category: Campus Facilities and Support Services
Salary: $81,599 - $91,830
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Auxiliary Services
Department: Timothy Plumb
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Information:
UC Riverside's Auxiliary Facilities Services is recruiting for a Painter. The full salary range for the Painter is $39.08 - $43.98 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 of Auxiliary Facilities buildings. The Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushers and sprayers. Performs lead abatement on interior and exterior surfaces, metals and woodwork. 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.
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Additional Information:
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In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details:
Job Description Details
General Information
Job Title
PAINTER Job Code
008106 Grade
Department Head
Timothy Plumb Supervisor
Jason Williams
Department Custom Scope
The Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and painting walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco and masonry for interior and exterior of Auxiliary Facilities buildings. The Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushers and sprayers. Performs lead abatement on interior and exterior surfaces, metals and woodwork. 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
Prepares various surfaces (wood, metal, plaster, sheet rock, Vaughn wall, masonry, etc.) for painting including, but not limited to, washing, dewaxing, patching, plastering, caulking, taping, glazing, repairing, sanding and scraping; removes wall hangings, screws, wall anchors; repairs surfaces, removes old paint, fills holes/cracks/joints with putty, plaster and other fillers, in preparation of painting. Removes and installs wall plates, as necessary for the painting. Applies paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushes and sprayers.
Etches galvanized metal prior to priming. Performs body work, such as using automotive body fillers on various types of metal desks, cabinets, etc. Applies proper primers and flash bonds for priming metal surfaces.
Removes old finishes with paint removers. Patches and sands wood cabinets and furniture. Mixes and blends penetrating lacquers and stains. Sprays lacquers, sanding sealers, oil sealers, polyurethane varnishes and other finishes (epoxy, alkyd, acrylic, enamel, zolatone, etc.).
Performs lead abatement, as necessary, to safely remove lead based paints from interior/exterior surfaces, while observing all government/University regulations, safety procedures and building codes.
Removes graffiti from walls, sidewalks, dumpsters, and other university property.
Prepares and finishes woodwork, including built-in cabinets/furniture, for painting/staining. Installs minor finish carpentry such as trim, moldings and baseboard.
Mixes paints by formulas and/or hand matching colors. Selects proper primers and finishes for each job. Utilizes the proper equipment including but not limited to rollers, spray guns/pumps, pressure pots, spray paint, high volume low pressure (HVLP) sprayer/airless and conventional paint sprayers.
Maintains and repairs equipment, sprayers, sanders, paint shakers, etc. maintains spray booth and paint spray equipment; inclusive of temporary peel-off coatings on walls and ceilings, applies paper floor in booth, as necessary.
Maintains knowledge of building and safety codes; understands paints, removers, solvents and chemicals knowledge common to the trade; and other environmental rules and regulations; hazardous material handling and disposal.
Maintains working knowledge of the proper and safe usage for paints, solvents, chemicals common to the painting skilled trade. Keeps track of shop materials/parts, such as colorants, primers, patching compounds, sealers, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, paint, painting supplies, and thinners.
Performs computer input within the work order system for recording of labor and materials used in work performed; maintains clear and accurate documentation of all inspections, testing and maintenance performed. Updates equipment documentation, specifications and drawings as needed.
Collaborates with other skilled trades within Auxiliary Facilities Services team to complete minor renovation projects and maintenance projects.
Cleans truck/shop and maintains organization of materials and tools; performs routine maintenance or coordinates for repair or replacement of tools and equipment, as required. Accounts for shop parts/supplies inventory and reports supply needs to be restocked.
Consults with supervisor for technical information, as needed. Interprets prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements.
Supports maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments. Adheres to the scheduling and completion of work assignments through the work order system.
Maintains accurate work order records and completes paperwork in a neat and timely manner. Defines and describes materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences. Obtains materials and equipment, as required.
Participates in safety and other trainings as required. Performs all job duties in adherence to all University and Departmental safety guidelines.
Serves as liaison with clients/customers, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or supervisor.
Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.
Communicates and reports to a supervisor and/or staff regarding any potential issues, not limited to potential safety hazards (e.g. broken glass, regulated materials, damaged steps, excess water, fire, etc.), or liabilities during the day-to-day operations.
Contacts Auxiliary Facilities Services teams, as necessary, when further action is required. Responds to customer complaints and requests for information.
Works with customer and Auxiliary Services personnel to accurately define the nature of the problem, determine the appropriate course of action, make recommendations and follow up to ensure resolution has been effective.
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Originally Posted on: 6/21/2025
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