Painter I

Salary : $42,750.60 - $50,013.36 Annually

Location : Compton, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-26 : 02

Department : General Services

Opening Date : 07 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs professional interior and exterior painting, coating and sealing of City facilities; performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED / EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance supervisor; does not have supervisory responsibilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor.
• Assembles and prepares necessary materials to complete assignment.
• Establishes safe work area and coordinates activities with the general public as necessary.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing old paint, utilizing scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning or pressure washing.
• Applies primer, new paint or other coating according to work orders; removes graffiti as needed.
• Cleans brushes, rollers, sprayers and other equipment upon completion, and disposes of paint, solvents and cleaners according to City hazardous materials procedures.
• Performs a variety of building maintenance duties as assigned including demolition and / or construction of permanent or temporary interior walls, plaster patchwork, roof maintenance and repair and installation of floor coverings.
• Completes and submits routine reports and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three (3) years experience in commercial painting and / or building maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Required Knowledge of :

Required Skill in :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.

EXAMINATION

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

PLEASE NOTE :

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

EXAMINATION RECORDS

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

FRINGE BENEFITS

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes : retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.

The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); family-covered insurances : dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; deferred compensation; 4 / 10 work week for most classifications.

Retirement :

Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and will be required to pay up to 50% (currently 6.5%) of the normal PERS cost.

Dental :

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards the dental insurance plan.

Health :

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's Los Angeles area rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser Los Angeles area will incur out-of-pocket costs.

Vision :

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards the vision insurance plan.

Life :

The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employee only towards $40,000 life insurance coverage.

State Disability Insurance :

The City provides for State Disability Insurance at no cost to employees.

Employee Assistance Program :

Provides confidential counseling, education and referral for work and life issues at no cost to the employee; subject to program provisions.

Holidays :

Fifteen (15) holidays per fiscal year, including your birthday. Depending upon when the holidays fall, some days are subject to become floating holidays.

Vacation :

Holidays : Fifteen per year which include : Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day

Sick :

Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month.

Bereavement :

Three working days (or five working days for out of State services) per incident for the death of an immediate family member : spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter.

Educational Reimbursement :

Employees receive up to $1,500.00 per fiscal year for job-related courses.

Please list your highest level of education

Do you possess a valid California drivers license?

How many years of commercial painting or building maintenance experience do you possess?

This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following : 1. Read the entire job description and understand the position you are applying for.2. Read the Minimum Qualifications and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application; including any licenses and / or certificates if applicable.(Note : resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of a completed application.)3. Attach any proof of education, licenses and / or certificates if applicable.4. Completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.

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