MAINTENANCE PAINTER - 137926

Join the Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) team at UC San Diego, a dynamic and innovative campus department dedicated to delivering exceptional service to the university community. As a valued RRSS team member, you will be contributing to a broad and complex organization consisting of five key units: Housing, Dining and Hospitality (HDH), Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions (IPPS), the UC San Diego Bookstore, Triton Print & Digital Media, and the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, RRSS aims to inclusively meet the diverse needs of the UC San Diego community while fostering a sense of belonging for our students and staff.

As a member of the team, you will be part of a self-funded unit with over 900 staff employees, 1,000 student employees, and an annual operating budget of $250 million, providing housing and dining services to over 20,000 students, faculty, staff, and their families. At UC San Diego, we believe a job is more than just employment - it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. Along with competitive pay, we offer outstanding benefits, retirement plans, and a supportive environment that encourages both professional development and personal growth. Benefits begin on your first day!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Works independently or with a crew. Performs journey level painting using brush, roller, conventional and airless paint spraying equipment; ceramic tile repair, shower surround installation; Fill stucco and lath and plaster. Must have knowledge of and experience with tools, equipment and products of the trade(s). Must have knowledge of EPA codes and regulations as they pertain to the trade(s).

• Experience in the installation and preparation of drywall and plaster surfaces.

• Knowledge of construction materials used in painting trade. Ability to determine repair needs and inform supervisor.

• Thorough knowledge of all power (including power saw, power sander, airless spray gun) and hand tools used in performance of assigned tasks, including cleaning and care.

• Knowledge of different types of cements such as plastic or common.

• Demonstrated ability to read color chart and finish schedules and interpret drawings and sketches.

• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and work assignments. Skills to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to communicate and relate to students, public, and staff both verbally and in writing.

• Skills to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Knowledge of how to prepare a surface to be painted such as sanding, scraping, wire brushing, and strip with a stripping compound.

• Ability to safeguard areas and keys assigned to you.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of related safety regulations and practices Knowledge and ability to work in a safe manner according to local, federal, state and university requirements.

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of people. Ability to work well in a team or alone.

• Physical ability to perform indicated tasks.

• Ability to maintain inventory and control stock for assigned areas.

• Technical ability to learn and use a computer and handle device to communicate via email and complete MAXIMO work order.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service, including greeting the customers, completing work in a professional, cooperative manner, providing a solution or an estimated time when you can get back to them, and following up till the job is completed.

• Background check required.

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Required to Work Overtime as Needed.

• Subject to Emergency Call in.

• Working at Extended Heights.

• Able to Carry Tools and Walk to Various Locations.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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 status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace