Painter (3 Positions)

About the Position

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025.

This job performs the work of a journey level painter. Expectations require knowledge and methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the painting trade including painting, finishing, drywall, surface preparation, road and parking striping, mold mitigation and a thorough knowledge of applicable state codes and regulations including safety orders, completion of work assignments and completion of daily timecards.

Responsibilities

Journey Level Painter

• Interior Painting and Staining
• Exterior Painting and Staining
• Surface Preparation, patching and sanding
• Mold Mitigation
• Graffiti Removal
• Signage
• Mixes paint to match existing colors

Safety Maintenance

• Parking Lot Stripping
• Road Maintenance
• Non-Skid Walking Surfaces
• Erecting Scaffolds, Platforms and Ladders
• Equipment Maintenance

Mandatory Safety Training

• Asbestos O&M
• Lead Training
• Aerial Lift Training

Time Keeping/ Personal

• Ordering of Material
• Shop Clean-up
• Time Reporting

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Special Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used.
• General knowledge of Cal OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.

Equipment's Used in the Performance of the Assignments

• Hand Tools
• Ladders
• Scaffolding
• Rigging
• Scissor/Boom Lift
• PPE
• Power Sanders
• Airless spray Equipment
• Grinders
• Pressurized Water Equipment
• Portable Air Compressors
• Portable Generators
• Drop clothes/Rags

Physical and Environmental Working Conditions

• Employee must be able to work in high locations on ladders, scaffolds, motorized equipment, etc.
• Employee must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Employee must be able to work in varying climatic conditions, to include inclement weather.
• Employee must be able to provide excellent customer service to our clients.
• Employee must be able to wear a respirator.

Certificates, Licenses, and Education

• Journey level skill equivalent to that acquired through completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Employee must successfully complete hazardous materials, lead and asbestos training courses offered by the university.

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.