Description:
The Public Works Department provides daily services integral to the community. The mission of the department is to provide quality services with commitment, courtesy, and pride. The Public Works staff strives to offer efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible services that make Palo Alto a beautiful, vibrant, and appealing City in which to live and work.
The City of Palo Alto Public Works Department has an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in being a Facilities Painter. The Facilities Painter, who works in the Facilities section of Public Works, performs a variety of skilled painting tasks in City facilities. They will be responsible for interior and exterior painting project, graffiti removal, and all other related work as required to maintain City Facilities in a safe and efficient condition.
This is a journey-level painter position. Employees will receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of operating procedures and policies. Strong skills are required in organizing, prioritizing, planning, purchasing of materials and equipment for all assigned projects and work orders.
The incumbent will be part of a 13-person skilled Facilities team who are responsible for maintaining a very diverse group of buildings that range from Fire Stations, Community Centers, Libraries, Theaters, Parking Garages, Jr. Museum and Zoo, Interpretive Centers, Swimming Pool Complex, Art Center, and multi-story office type buildings.
There is never a dull day when you work in Facilities Maintenance! The City of Palo Alto also offers great benefits and very stable employment.
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HERE This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).Essential Duties:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Responds to request to work overtime or be on stand-by when conditions warrant and directed by management.
- Performs assigned weekend and holiday standby duties to respond to emergencies as scheduled by management.
- Uses basic knowledge of UBC regulations and requirements.
- Works in association with any of the other crafts (electrician, carpenter, or technician) when conditions, schedule, or workload warrants or as directed by management.
- Inspects work sites to take dimensions, layout work, and estimates materials required.
- Maintains field work orders, service calls, and logs as directed by management.
- Prepares surfaces of sheetrock, wood, metal, concrete, and masonry; applies prime and finish paints, varnishes, lacquers, and other covering materials (such as wallpaper) with brush, roller, or spray gun.
- Refinishes furniture such as desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases.
- Removes or covers up graffiti.
- Mixes and matches paints; recommends blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors.
- Handles complaints and answer question from City departments and the public, as necessary.
Related Functions:- Attends various trade and safety related training classes as assigned by management.
- Attends safety meetings as directed by management.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:- High school graduate or GED preferred.
- Attainment of journeyperson-level proficiency in all around painting work which is normally attained after completion of an accredited four-year apprenticeship program.
Special Requirements:- Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Ideal Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of principles and methods of interior and exterior painting.
- Knowledge of product and methods used for graffiti removal and cover up.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical computation.
- Skills in the use and maintenance of trade tools, and materials.
- Ability to operate a computer to enter and secure information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- Ability to operate City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
- Ability to operate boom and scissor lifts.
- Ability to work effectively at remote locations without direct supervision, using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Supplemental Information:
The Selection Process: - Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
- Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to quali fi ed individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. - Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
- Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
- Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
- Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability plan
- 12 annual paid holidays
- Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
- 96 hours annual sick leave
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees
- One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees
- 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
- Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only
- Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
