Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.

• Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.

• For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.

• For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.

• For job postings requiring professional references, include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:

1. Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
2. Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);
3. Master’s thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
4. Colleague(s) or co-worker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
5. Other professional references.

Please note, professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for, or as a finalist for, a position.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of skilled painting duties for District buildings, facilities and furnishings; performs all duties in a safe and effective manner, ensuring a safe work environment for self and others; maintains and properly disposes of flammable and hazardous paints and materials; and performs general preventive maintenance.
 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1.    Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting by scraping, brushing, scrubbing, washing, patching and priming.
2.    Finish interior and exterior surfaces with proper interior and exterior water and oil-based paints.
3.    Maintain and refinish a variety of indoor and outdoor equipment, including mechanical, non-mechanical and athletic equipment.
4.    Layout and paint football and soccer fields and equipment, tennis and basketball courts, running track, swimming pool, parking lots, curbs and related campus areas.
5.    Paint traffic signs, curbs, parking and handicapped stalls and other signs or details.
6.    Install wall covering and wallpaper; refinish furniture.
7.    Operate, maintain, clean, and repair a variety of painting tools and machinery; clean work area and protect other surfaces from spattered or sprayed paint.
8.    Maintain storage and inventory of supplies and equipment according to safe practices; properly dispose of hazardous materials according to established safety procedures.
9.    Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned.
10.    Perform related duties as required.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
 

Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of painting.
Methods, equipment and tools used in painting interior and exterior walls, fields, courts, equipment, pools, parking lots and signs.
Methods and techniques of airless spray gun usage.
Methods and techniques of surface preparation and painting.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Proper storage and maintenance of painting supplies and equipment.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations governing use and disposal of hazardous materials.
 

Ability to:
Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces for District buildings and facilities.
Use and care for tools and equipment used in painting. 
Maintain storage and inventory of supplies and equipment.
Estimate time, materials, and equipment for required jobs.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Properly dispose of paint and other hazardous materials.
Maintain time and materials records.
Work independently with little direction.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional training in the painting trade.
 

Experience:
Two years of skilled painting experience.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
 

Environment: Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; exposure to noise, dust, grease, oil, toxic chemicals, fumes, gases, solvents and inclement weather conditions. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. 
 

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information. 
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Initial Screening Date: October 21, 2024

Range 128 of the CSEA Salary Schedule
 
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) - Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
 
 Hours per Week: 40 
 
 Months per Year: 12 

Special COVID-19 Notice:

Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during offsite work.

The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, managers, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on the SOCCCD website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information.

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCD's mission and goals for DEI and EEO.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER