7346-Painter

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: PAINTER

Job Code: 7346

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, performs skilled painting work on exteriors and interiors of buildings,

structures and equipment; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7346 Painter performs journey level painting work through the application of paint materials to

many types of interior and exterior surfaces under general supervision. This class is distinguished

from the 7242 Painter Supervisor I in that the latter is has overall responsibility for supervision and

job planning relative to painting on new construction, maintenance and repair activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

This class does not supervise but may lead the work of others

This class is supervised by the 7242 Painter Supervisor I and the 7278 Painter Supervisor II

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties

assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Applies paints and other protective or decorative finishes to various exterior or interior of

buildings, including painting and finishing of partitions, window casings, doors, cabinets,

cases and woodwork; paints street equipment, traffic or airfield markings, playground

facilities and other outdoor structures.

2. Prepares surfaces for painting, including erecting and hanging scaffolding; removes all paint

or varnish by scraping or sanding; washes, cleans and patches surfaces and otherwise

prepares surfaces, such as wood, metal, glass, stucco, wallboard, brick, cement, tape and

drywall for painting.

3. Mixes and prepares paints, lacquers, varnishes, shellacs and other preservatives; selects,

blends and matches colors in proper proportions.

4. Assembles, operates various types of painting equipment, including spray guns, pressure

washer, grinder, high reach power and other equipment; cleans and maintains brushes and

other painting equipment; disposes of hazardous materials.

5. Occasionally performs more exacting painting, including lettering and touch-up work.

6. Transports and delivers paint, materials, and various types of painting equipment to the

worksite.

7. May occasionally plan work programs, including estimating and ordering materials and

equipment required for assigned project.

8. Prepares estimates, work orders and other job related documentation.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

The materials, tools and techniques of the painter's trade.

The properties of various types of paint and their applications to a variety of surfaces mixing and

blending of paints and pigments.

Painting safety practices, including the rigging and use of scaffolds.

Methods used in maintaining brushes and equipment.

Basic arithmetic and measurements.

Skills to use:

Tools and materials of the trade.

Ability to:

Mix, match and harmonize colors.

Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.

Operate and maintain equipment.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Use a computer.

Understand the painting assignments as indicated in work orders, including the color, area to be

painted and materials to be used.

Erect and work from scaffolding and high places.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special

skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications

(i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Completion of a recognized painters' apprenticeship program.

Experience:

Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a journey-level painter which included a combination of

painting exteriors and interiors of buildings, structures equipment, roadways and airfields.

Experience solely in automotive or sign painting does not qualify.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the apprenticeship on a year-for-year

basis.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

1. Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California's Driver's License.

NATURE OF THE WORK:

Sustained physical effort with considerable standing, bending and occasionally heavy lifting;

working in confined spaces; and intermittent exposure to hazardous heights and poorly

ventilated areas, streets and roadways.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 7242 Painter Supervisor I

From: Entrance Examination

ORIGINATION DATE: 05/20/68

AMENDED DATE: 07/01/77, 10/14/11

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, minimum qualifications,

knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis

conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN , SFMTA, SFCCD, SFUSD

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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