Career Opportunity

Painter - Port of San Francisco (7346)

Recruitment: RTF0132196-01153898

Published: April 13, 2023

Accepting applications until: April 21, 2023

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About:

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX), full-time position not to exceed six months or 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: Friday, March 24, 2023
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
• Compensation Range: $86,476 - $105,066 
• Recruitment ID: RTF0132196-01153898

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City.

The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes.

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe.

For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.     

Role description

Work Location:  Pier 50 Shed D, Terry Francois Boulevard, San Francisco CA

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

This position performs journey-level work applying paint and other surface preservatives on exteriors and interiors of buildings, structures, equipment, furniture, pavements and facilities.  Essential functions include preparing surfaces for painting; removing paint or varnish; cleaning and patching surfaces; mixing and preparing paints/industrial coatings; selecting, blending and matching colors in proper proportions; transporting, assembling, operating and maintaining painting equipment; using established methods and procedures in connection with painting assignments; following safety procedures; following federal and state regulations in the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials; completing estimates, timesheets, work orders and other documentation; performing related duties as required.

Nature of Work: This position requires sustained physical effort with considerable standing, bending and heavy lifting (approximately 60-80 lbs.); working in confined spaces; intermittent exposure to hazardous materials and poorly ventilated areas; exposure to hazardous heights, streets, and roadways; and working over or near water; on piers or scaffolds. Working on the water from a boat,  pontoon or floating platform and other duties as required.   This position may require the ability to wear appropriate forms of safety protection and to pass a medical qualification examination for the use of respirators. Overtime and work outside of the city proper may also be required.

How to qualify

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.

License and Certification

Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment).  Employees must be insurable under the Port’s automobile liability insurance.  Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.

Substitution

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

Nature of 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.

What else should I know?

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures: 

Applications will be reviewed for relevant qualifying experience.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the requirements for this position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an invitation to interview. Qualified applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified of the exact date and time.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please send your inquires to Tiaka Hyatt-Geter, Human Resources Analyst, at tiaka.hyatt-geter@sfport.com.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.