Painter

Type of Appointment: Full-Time Temporary Emergency (Summer appointment not to exceed 180 days)

Job Classification: Painter

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5355 per month

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm unless otherwise notified

Recruitment Closing Date: March 17 2026

*Other:2 positions available!*

THE DEPARTMENT:

As a department within the Division of Student Affairs University Housing Services (UHS) is responsible for delivering a comprehensive student housing experience which includes operations in residential life business operations facilities management conference services and information systems. The department has an annual operating budget of approximately $30 million makes $2 million in annual capital improvements and houses over 2800 students. The department has 50 full-time professional staff persons and is complemented by a student staff of approximately 150.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general direction performs skilled work in drywall patching painting and finishing.
• Expectations require knowledge and methods materials tools and equipment used in the drywall patching painting trade including painting finishing drywall surface preparation mold mitigation and a thorough knowledge of applicable state codes and regulations including safety orders completion of work assignments and completion of time reporting.
• Must be able to patch drywall tape mud and apply texture
• Surface scraping sanding and filling in preparation for painting and refinishing
• Applying undercoats primer and finish coats with brush or roller
• Mixing and matching paints and finishes to finish.
• Able to work off a ladder
• Cleaning and maintaining brushes and other equipment
• Painting simple signs
• Advising in the selection ordering and storing of paint materials
• Consulting with other trades and customers
• Maintaining simple records and providing reports
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver License Valid and in State
• These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard painters apprenticeship program
• Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods materials tools and equipment used in the painting trade including painting finishing drywall and paperhanging; and a thorough knowledge of the applicable state codes and regulations including the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California.
• Must be able to apply paints and finishes neatly and accurately; mix paints and finishes and match colors; erect and work from scaffolds rigging and ladders; select the most appropriate materials; read interpret and work from blueprints plans drawings and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost time and materials of painting work; maintain records and retrieve data using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Drivers License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to operate.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of:
  • Methods materials tools and equipment used in the painting trade including painting drywall patching finishing
  • Applicable state codes and regulations including the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California
  • Computer maintenance management software Microsoft Word Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to:
  • Must be able to apply paints and finishes neatly and accurately
  • Mix paints and finishes and match colors;
  • Erect and work from ladders;
  • Select the most appropriate materials;
  • Read interpret and work from blueprints plans drawings and specifications;
  • Make rough sketches;
  • Estimate cost time and materials of painting work;
  • Maintain records and retrieve data using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems;
  • Prepare standard reports;
  • Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations;
  • Read and write at a level appropriate to the position;
  • Perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
• Experience: The knowledge and abilities required above normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard painters apprenticeship program.
• License/Certificate: Incumbents may be required to possess a California Drivers License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to operate.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift lower push and pull loads ranging in weight from 5-60 lbs;
  • Must be able to carry loads ranging from 20-50 lbs. for distances up to 20 feet;
  • Must be capable of kneeling reaching overhead climbing stairs and ladders walking twisting stooping and bending; depending upon the project employee may spend 20-50% of day sitting 20-50% of day standing 20-50% of day walking.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to the CSU Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the Teamsters bargaining unit 6. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum$5355 and maximum $7801 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go to the Acceptable I-9 website.

University Driving Requirements

Positions that require driving for university business by using apersonal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) (Include this verbiage when the Mandated Reporter box in the position description is checked)

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at the Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting policy.

Security & Fire Safety

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As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in 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 employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs 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.

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.

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