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Lead Painter

Inside Higher Ed
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Painter position at Inside Higher Ed?

Reporting to the Skilled Crafts Trades Supervisor in Facilities Services Maintenance department, the Lead Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and painting walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, stucco, and masonry for interior and exterior campus facilities. Oversees critical day-to-day operations in supervisor's absence; acts as subject matter expert and provides leadership to team members. The Lead Painter will install, finish and patch/repair drywall and stucco walls. Applies paints, stains, and other topcoats and finishes with rollers, brushers and sprayers. Performs lead abatement on interior and exterior surfaces, metals, and woodwork. Responsible for following all safety procedures while performing tasks related to the painting trade; such as but not limited to preparation of areas prior to painting, mixing paints and applying paints to all types of surfaces. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all operating data, inspections, testing and maintenance (corrective and/or preventative) performed . Updates equipment documentation, specifications and drawings, as needed. Reviews and updates all shop logs, both paper and electronic according to updates and changes. Leads and responds to emergency situations to mitigate and/or resolve immediate paint concerns or safety issues. Reviews and creates blueprints/drawings, and specifications for new construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purposes of resolving immediate safety concerns. Performs all job duties in adherence with University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.The full salary range for the Lead Painter is $41.67 - $46.92 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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