Job Details
Salary : $107,280.16 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-M68-B
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Closing Date: 7/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 08
Description
Under supervision, to prepare surfaces and mix, match, and apply a variety of paints and paint products to the interior and exterior of buildings, equipment, furniture, and machinery.
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NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take a practical exam tentatively scheduled for the week of August 12th, 2024. Qualifying candidates will be notified of the examination instructions.
Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
- Performs all types of rough and finish painting using rollers, brushes, and spray equipment;
- Paints a variety of surfaces, including but not limited to floors, walls, ceilings, moldings, window frames, chairs, benches, cabinets, and shelves;
- Prepares surfaces for painting, which includes sanding, scraping, burning, washing, and patching holes and cracks;
- Lays and arranges drop cloths;
- Mixes and matches paints, lacquers, varnishes, stains, and enamels;
- Cleans brushes and maintains other painting equipment;
- Creates and engraves signs and nameplates, creates decals, and installs prepared signage;
- May install glass windowpanes, which includes cutting glass to size and installing with putty or neoprene, metal, and vinyl strips;
- May lay non-ceramic floor tile, which includes mixing adhesive, cleaning area to be tiled, and cutting tile to fit;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through the successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for Painters,
or
Four (4) years of equivalent training and/or experience.
Special Requirements:- Based on departmental assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities throughout the term of employment.
- Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
- *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.
Knowledge of:- Practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the painting trade, including but not limited to the preparation of surfaces; mixing, matching, and applying paint and other paint products; methods of erecting scaffolding, and the use and care of brushes and equipment;
- Safety regulations and procedures, including the proper identification of safety hazards;
- Common computer systems and applications.
Ability to:- Perform journey-level painting work on a wide variety of painting projects;
- Identify lead paint hazards, damaged asbestos, mold growth, and other safety hazards;
- Safely and effectively operate related tools and equipment;
- Mix, match, and apply paints and paint products;
- Apply paint, plaster, and other surfacing materials to various surfaces;
- Follow oral and written instructions;
- Read and interpret plans, layouts, and blueprints;
- Utilize specialized departmental computer programs and systems, including but not limited to timekeeping programs, sign shop software, and work order systems;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays.
Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01
Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is
REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of
"see resume" or
"see application" will deem your
application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question? 02
Have you successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship program for Painters?
Please attach a copy of your apprenticeship certification to your online application. 03
How many years of work experience do you possess in the painting field?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten years or more
04
Describe your experience working in the painting field.
Include in your response:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed If no experience, please type N/A.
05
Based on departmental assignment, incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities throughout the term of employment.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
06
Do you understand and agree to possess a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit?
07
How did you find out about this job?
- Contacted by County Recruiter
- Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
- County Employee Referral
- County of Santa Clara Career Website
- County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
- Facebook
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Virtual Job Fair
- In Person Job Fair
- In-Person Networking Professional Event
- Virtual Networking Event
- Community Event
- Glassdoor
- Governmentjobs.com
- Professional Association
- Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
- Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
- Handshake
- Student Career Center
- County Text Message
- Other (Specify in the next question)
08
If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
Required Question