California State Personnel Board Specification
Series established October 2, 1984
Scope
This series describes Painter classifications utilized by the Department of Corrections and the Department of the Youth Authority. Positions in these classes perform or supervise the preparation, painting and finishing of wood and metal surfaces; the preparation of cost estimates; the maintenance of tools and equipment in good repair; and the preparation of simple reports.
Definition of Series
Positions in this series may instruct, lead or supervise inmates, wards, residents or patients of the Department of Corrections or the Department of the Youth Authority; prevent escapes and injury by these persons to themselves or others or to property; maintain security of working areas and work materials; inspect premises and search inmates for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs. These classifications are subject to safety retirement.
This is a parallel classification series of Painter, which is utilized by State agencies other than the Department of Corrections or the Department of the Youth Authority.
Factors Affecting Position Allocation
The number of inmates, wards, residents or patients; responsibility for cost estimation, material requisitioning and job layout; and enforcement of safety standards.
Definition of Levels
All Levels:
Incumbents in this series maintain order and supervise the conduct of persons committed to the Department of Corrections and the Department of the Youth Authority; prevent escape and injury by these persons to themselves or others or to property; maintain security of working areas and work materials; inspect premises and search inmates, wards, residents or patients for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs.
Painter I (Correctional Facility)
This is the entry and first journey level of the series. Incumbents scrape, sand and fill surfaces in preparation for painting and finishing; apply undercoats and finish coats with brush or by spray machine; paper hang; mix and match paints and finishes; clean and maintain brushes and other equipment; paint simple designs; estimate the cost of painting jobs; advise in the selection, ordering and storing of painting materials; consult with other craftspeople; keep simple records and make reports; instruct and lead unskilled workers.
Painter II (Correctional Facility)
This is the full journey level. In addition to the duties of the Painter I, this level may prepare lists of materials and supplies; estimate job costs; lay out a job; and lead the work of helpers or craftspeople.
Painter III (Correctional Facility)
This is the lead worker level. Incumbents plan, lay out, lead and inspect the work of a crew of painters and other workers engaged in general painting and finishing of buildings and equipment; requisition materials and supplies; see that work is carried out according to plans and specifications, and is properly correlated with other trades; inspect scaffolding and falsework and see that safety regulations are followed.
Minimum Qualifications
Painter I (Correctional Facility)
Either I
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in painting and finishing. (Apprentices who are within six months of completing their apprenticeship program may be admitted to the examination, but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)
Or II
Four years of varied experience in the painting and finishing of wood and metal surfaces. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Painting and Finishing from an accredited community college or equivalent degree approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section�94310.2 may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination, but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)
Painter II (Correctional Facility)
Either I
One year of varied experience as a journey level painter. and
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in painting and finishing.
Or II
Five years of varied experience in the painting and finishing of wood and metal surfaces. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Painting and Finishing from an accredited community college or equivalent degree approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section�94310.2 may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination, but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)
Painter III (Correctional Facility)
Either I
Two years of varied experience as a journey level painter. and
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in painting and finishing.
Or II
Six years of varied experience in painting and finishing. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Painting and Finishing from an accredited community college or equivalent degree approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section�94310.2 may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination, but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
All Levels:
Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in painting, finishing and paper hanging work; painting Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety.
Skill in: Brush and spray painting, paper hanging, mixing paints, finishing materials, and blending and matching colors.
Ability to: Mix paints and match colors; scaffolding and rigging; do paper hanging; estimate materials needed; keep simple records and make reports; follow oral and written instructions; read and write English at a level appropriate for the classification; and erect and paint from ladders.
Painter I (Correctional Facility)
Ability to: All of the above, and instruct and lead unskilled assistants.
Painter II (Correctional Facility)
Ability to: All of the above, and instruct, direct and coordinate the work of a small crew.
Painter III (Correctional Facility)
Ability to: All of the above, and plan, lay out, direct, and inspect the work of a crew of painters and helpers.
Special Personal Characteristics
All Levels:
Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or that of inmates.
Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of inmates and/or the protection of personal and real property.
Class History
