Lead Painter
Location: Riverside
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Information Reporting to the Skilled Crafts Trades
Supervisor in Facilities Services Maintenance department, the Lead
Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and
painting walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco, and masonry for
interior and exterior campus facilities. Oversees critical
day-to-day operations in supervisor's absence; acts as subject
matter expert and provides leadership to team members. The Lead
Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco
walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with
rollers, brushers and sprayers. Performs lead abatement on interior
and exterior surfaces, metals, and woodwork. Responsible for
following all safety procedures while performing tasks related to
the painting trade; such as but not limited to preparation of areas
prior to painting, mixing paints and applying paints to all types
of surfaces. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all
operating data, inspections, testing and maintenance (corrective
and/or preventative) performed . Updates equipment documentation,
specifications and drawings, as needed. Reviews and updates all
shop logs, both paper and electronic according to updates and
changes. Leads and responds to emergency situations to mitigate
and/or resolve immediate paint concerns or safety issues. Reviews
and creates blueprints/drawings, and specifications for new
construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building
code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after
hours for the purposes of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Performs all job duties in adherence with University and
departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and
communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff,
faculty and students. The full salary range for the Lead Painter is
$41.67 - $46.92 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of
considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications,
experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants
must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff
position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over
sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University
employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable
University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may
be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government
directives may impose additional requirements. Education Education
Requirements High School Diploma (Preferred) License Requirements
Valid Drivers License (Required) Certification Requirements Lead
abatement certification/license (Preferred) Certification of
training in fork lifts, lifts and/or boom truck operations.
(Preferred) Experience Requirements Minimum Requirement 7 years of
journey-level experience in the painting skilled trade related to
maintenance repair and construction and/or completion of a
certified apprenticeship program; or an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience. (Required) 1 year of
experience leading, guiding, and/or supervising a team. (Required)
Minimum Requirements Skill in operating shop equipment and tools
common to the skilled trade. Skilled use of power and hand tools
related to maintenance/ painting including but not limited to
rollers, brushes, airless and conventional sprayers, hammers,
screwdrivers, sanders, scrapers, grinders, wall texturing machines,
pressure washers, etc. Ability to work in confined and dusty spaces
and wear respirator or other required safety gear. Ability to work
outdoors in extreme and inclement weather conditions ranging from
high heat with humidity, to freezing, rainy, and windy conditions.
Ability to work around and be exposed to unpleasant sights and
smells, dangerous and/or hazardous substances. Ability to drive a
van or pick-up truck and ability to safely work around moving
vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Ability to follow safety
precautions and utilize appropriate safety devices, equipment and
gear to safely perform duties with exposure to environmental
requirements. Knowledge and experience of the proper and safe usage
for paints, solvents, chemicals common to the painting skilled
trade. Knowledge and experience with colorants, paints, primers,
solvents, patching compounds, sealers, lacquers, enamels, epoxies,
and thinners. Knowledge and experience in safe and proper
procedures with removal/abatement of lead based paint. Ability to
effectively communicate and understand safety regulations and
hazards. Knowledge in safe and proper procedures when hazardous
materials are suspected. Ability to estimate time, methods and
materials needed from construction documents. Ability to read and
understanding documents such as complex technical procedures, work
instructions, blue prints, plans, manuals, specifications, and
diagrams. Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic
calculations. Ability to record information accurately as is
necessary to perform the job responsibilities. Ability to
communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and
the general public, and provide exceptional customer service.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work
from ladders, scaffolds, man-lifts, and boom trucks, or stages at
varying heights of up to 25 feet above grade. Ability to lift up to
75 pounds; ability to perform repetitive lifting, stooping,
climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching. Ability to lift, load,
carry, move, and manipulate various building materials; ability to
work in areas where noise levels may exceed 90 dB. Ability to
withstand frequent exposure to extreme temperature conditions up to
125 degrees F(boiler rooms, steam pits, outdoor weather, etc.).
Ability to follow safe precaution and utilize appropriate safety
devices, equipment and gear to safely perform physical requirements
and duties. Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to work occasional scheduled and unscheduled overtime,
emergency call-back, and a flexible schedule as needed. Preferred
Qualifications Basic knowledge and technical skills with computer
programs and applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Design Cad
2, etc.). Knowledge of UC/UCR policies and systems. Ability to work
with a diverse student, staff, faculty and visitor population and
ability to choose the proper materials or equipment to accomplish
the work in the most expeditious and safe manner while providing
exemplary customer service. Additional Information In the Heart of
Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200
acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the
park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and
growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the
exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water,
energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture.
UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to
explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as
one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the
country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely
proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S.
universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and
among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the
2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the
top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S.
News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance,
the leading national coalition of public research universities
committed to improving student success for low-income,
first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier
universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business
Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's
Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections
of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University
Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and
13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. 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 under state or
federal law. 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.
For information about our generous employee benefits package,
visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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