Painter

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The IRD for this job is: 05-28-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital and space planning, space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $60 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $990 million, and employs over 400 full-time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.

More information can be found at: https://ppdo.ucsc.edu/physical-plant/

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Paint Shop Supervisor, the Painter performs painting maintenance tasks on buildings, facilities, equipment, woodwork, fixtures, and road surfaces.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: Step 1.0, $48.50/hour. Upon successful completion of the 6 month probation period, the hourly rate will increase to Step 2.0, $53.89/hour.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: K7, Santa Cruz Skilled Craft

Job Code Classification: PAINTER (008106)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

75% - Painting

• Performs general maintenance painting on buildings, facilities, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by patching, sanding, sealing stains and graffiti, masking, and covering floors, equipment, and furniture.
• Uses universal colorants, color matches, and coatings to match existing colors.
• Installs joint tape and textures wallboard by hand (skip-trowel) and with a texture spray rig.
• Applies coatings to wallboard, wood, metal, concrete, plaster, and stucco with the use of equipment related to the trade, including conventional spray guns, airless sprayers, rollers, and brushes.
• Erects and utilizes boom lifts, scaffolding, ladders, and safety equipment related to the trade.
• Completes tasks per oral and written instructions, architectural drawings, and drafting sketches.
• Drives a University vehicle to transport tools and materials between campus work areas.

15% - Preparation

• Prepares wood and metal surfaces for finishing.
• Handles and selects proper materials including lacquers, enamels, epoxy, etc.
• Strips old finishes using chemical remover and solvents to prepare furniture for refinishing.
• Uses airless and conventional spray systems to coat cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
• Uses universal colorants, match stains, and putty colors to match furniture wood grain color or coating color.
• Sands, touches up, hand rubs, and polishes furniture.

5% - Maintenance

• Maintains painting equipment such as airless pumps, pressure pots, texture rigs, compressors, spray guns (conventional and airless), brushes, ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts, and other related equipment.

5% - Training

• Attends training classes and seminars when offered.
• Interacts with the campus community and provides information about painting methods and schedules.
• Makes coating and scheduling recommendations to the supervisor and lead painter.
• Provides estimates by utilizing oral and written instructions, reading architectural drawings and drafting sketches, and performing basic mathematical computations.
• Performs safety inspections and routine maintenance on tools and equipment used.
• Attends safety and training classes and performs job-related tasks in a safe manner.
• Follows all product and University-specific safety procedures when using tools and equipment.
• Writes and maintains a weekly timesheet.
• Employs strong interpersonal skills when interacting with members of the campus community.
• Helps Physical Plant mechanics and supervisor maintain an inventory of shop materials, supplies, and tools by informing them of specific needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent knowledge and experience equivalent to completion of apprenticeship as a painter.
• Good knowledge of the basic use, mechanics and maintenance of painting equipment, compressors, airless pumps, pressure pots, airless and conventional spray systems, etc.
• Ability to read and write, to perform basic mathematical calculations, and read architectural drawings, plans, and sketches.
• Ability to perform a variety of painting maintenance tasks on buildings, facilities, equipment, furniture and fixtures.
• Ability to install, tape and texture sheetrock.
• Ability to match paint, stains and putty colors to samples, furniture, floors, walls, doors, etc.
• Ability to work from detailed schedules, organized preventative maintenance programs and work repair orders.
• Ability to take initiative, organize, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to accommodate changing priorities and complete tasks despite intermittent interruptions.
• Ability to be part of a team and foster teamwork by maintaining a cooperative atmosphere and effective working relationships with a diverse population from various cultural backgrounds.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn Enterprise Asset Management System Software (FAMIS) work order tracking program, UCSC electronic purchasing tools.
• Experience working within federal, state and local building codes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
  Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work with all types of the chemicals used in the painting trade with no known allergic reaction.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.