Painter (Temporary)
San José State University

San Jose, California

Posted in Education and Training


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Job Info


Job no: 499986
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Temporary, Full Time, Trades

Job Summary

*This is a temporary, hourly, up to three years benefited appointment.*

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Maintenance & Operations, and receiving work lead direction from Facility Project Supervisor, the Painter is responsible for providing the full range of skilled painting, finishing and related work maintaining a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures, to ensure a clean, safe and attractive learning environment. The position makes decisions based upon sound maintenance practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs various types of preventative maintenance, including scraping, sanding, taping, covering, sealing voids, removing parts, and touch-ups
  • Prepares for painting, and paints interior/exterior of college facility structures
  • Moves and covers furniture and equipment to prepare for painting
  • Inspects surfaces and surrounding areas for needed maintenance or repair
  • Operates paint mixing and coloring devices for preparation of materials
  • Operates utility cart, scissor lift, forklift (as certified) for painting and transporting materials, personnel, and waste
  • Reports problems and needed repairs to be documented and scheduled
  • Unlocks and secures facility areas to access equipment, items to be repaired and/or maintained
  • Consults and works with other trade workers for completion of repairs and remodels
  • Operates radio or cellular phone for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates
  • Uses computer for communicating, researching painting-related items, documenting job duties, and recording time logs
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings, trainings and functions
  • Maintains clean work areas, tools, equipment and associated structures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to apply paints and finishes neatly and accurately
  • Ability to mix paints and finishes and match colors
  • Ability to erect and work from scaffolds, rigging and ladders
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; and to make rough sketches
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position
  • Ability to understand and embrace priorities for work assignments while also maintaining flexibility to accommodate changes while meeting deadlines despite intermittent interruptions
  • Must be able to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for CSU campuses and pass the course exam

Required Qualifications

  • Must possess those abilities normally 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 painter's apprenticeship program. Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience painting large commercial buildings. Interior and exterior experience preferred.

Compensation

Classification: Painter
Anticipated Hiring Range: up to $5,672/month
CSU Hiring Range: $5,402/month - $6,904/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 27, 2022 through June 12, 2022. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off cay (both on and off campus).

Advertised: May 27, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled


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