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Painter

UC Irvine
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

Facilities Management is responsible for the effective operation of Irvine campus infrastructure including, buildings, grounds and utilities and central plant operations; for providing a safe, functionally suitable and aesthetic environment in support of academic, research and public service programs of the University. Providing comprehensive management of campus facilities requires the employment of approximately 325 personnel of both union represented and non-represented positions ranging in classification from custodians and groundskeepers to more technical skilled crafts such as electricians and plumbers, as well as professional design staff, engineers, and a tiered leadership team of approximately 30. These services cover more than 150 buildings of approximately 46 million gross square feet, and 1,475 acres of grounds. Facilities Management has an annual operating budget exceeding $80 million in expenditures, with operating funds of $30 million and $15 million for reimbursable campus activities. Also manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M.

Your Role on the Team

Incumbent prepares surfaces and applies an appropriate finish to interior and exterior substrate of wood, paneling, plaster, stucco, brick, block, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and drywall. Employee will exhibit experience and skill with regards to drywall finishing. Incumbent will operate and maintain conventional and airless spray equipment inclusive of a Wagner airless stripper. Employee will use and maintain paintbrushes, roller, ladders and scaffolding. Will tint paints on a colorant tinting machine.

Required

What It Takes to be Successful

  • Skill and knowledge with state of the art painting equipment; brushes, rollers, extension poles, scaffolding, steep and extension ladders.
  • Skill and knowledge in patching walls, ceilings, wood filling, and knowledge of various materials to do above work.
  • Skill and knowledge to do drywall finishing, including operating a Hopper gun for texturing effect.
  • Skill and knowledge of acrylic, oil and/or stains and application by conventional or airless spray equipment on various material including wood, stucco, metal, block, but not excluding other surfaces or substances.
  • Skill and knowledge to read and/or interpret blueprints and color schedules.
  • Must be able to read, speak and write the English language well. To be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must be able to pass a medical examination for the purpose of wearing a required respirator.
  • 1-3 yearswith state of the art painting equipment; brushes, rollers, extension poles, scaffolding, steep and extension ladders.

Driver's License

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

Special Conditions

  • Must possess a valid California driver license. Medical exam required because incumbent must be physically fit to wear a respirator. May be required to work assigned in toxic, disease, chemically contained or radioactive intensive area declared safe by Environmental, Health and Safety. Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedule as required. Must be willing to work weekends.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment
  • Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Salary : $7

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