Painter

Under general supervision, provides journey level semi-skilled duties in the painting and maintenance of City properties and infrastructure; properly cleans and prepares surfaces; paints facilities and removes graffiti; sets up traffic control safety zone prior to painting on or near traffic and/or roadway areas and assists with traffic flagging in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Prepares exterior surfaces for cleaning and painting; removes graffiti; cleans and paints surfaces as needed; pressure washes buildings, facilities and infrastructure; sets up traffic control zones at roadway work sites to minimize risk of accidents and enhance safety of work crews; assists with traffic flagging as needed; remains aware of any potential safety hazards.
• Paints a variety of surfaces including but not limited to signs, building interior, parking lots and other infrastructure. May perform maintenance such as stucco, drywall, or other repair using a variety of materials and tools.
• Prepares, patches, paints and applies finishes to interior surfaces to maintain appearance of the facilities, meet City standards, ensure maximum finish life, protect secondary areas, and repair damage.
• Mixes and prepares pre-mixed paints and ingredients to match, blend, harmonize and/or contrast in specified colors and consistencies.
• Erects and moves working structures including ladders and scaffolds.
• Controls work site to ensure that safety rules and regulations are followed; ensures that hazardous materials are cleaned up in a timely manner and controlled according to City policy and procedures.
• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair; performs routine maintenance on cleaning equipment, sprayers, compressors, hand tools and other equipment.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals, paints and supplies and orders supplies as needed; maintains and updates records and daily logs on work completed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
AND
Two (2) years of journey level experience in painting.

Required Licenses or Certifications:
A valid California driver's license and safe driving record.
Must obtain a California Traffic Control Flagger card, and complete the City First Aid/CPR training program within six (6) months of hire.

Special Requirements:
Additional specific technical training may be required.