Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA)

MTA is an equal employment opportunity employer

ATU EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Closing Date: 06-AUG-24

Salary Grade: A05

Salary Range: Start Rate: $38.12/hr - Top Rate: $47.51/hr

External/Internal: EXTERNAL

This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, applies paint and related materials to buildings, equipment, and asphalt and concrete surfaces.

Example Of Duties

· Preps and paints interiors and exteriors of buildings with brushes, rollers, and spray guns

· Fills, patches, and plasters holes and cracks in walls prior to painting

· Grinds, sands, preps and cleans surfaces to be painted, when necessary

· Moves and/or covers furniture and electronic equipment

· Masks fixtures, light fixtures, ceilings, doors, door jambs, glass, and metal to protect from excess paint and paint splatter

· Covers flooring to protect from paint splatter

· Paints lines and stencils numbers, letters, and other symbols on asphalt and concrete surfaces

· Uses sprayers, line stripers, and other industrial painting equipment

· Removes and installs thermoplastic using a flame emitting device

· Matches paint colors and types

· Visually assess painting needs and reports them to Lead Painter or Supervisor orally and in writing

· Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies

· Paints furniture and other related equipment

· Drives a maintenance vehicle to work locations at various Metro facilities

· Drives a maintenance vehicle while pulling a fully loaded trailer

· Works at heights using scissor lifts, knuckle booms, and other lift equipment

· Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Requirements For Employment

Potential candidates interested in the PAINTER position MUST meet the following requirements:

· 4 years’ experience as an industrial painter OR successful completion of departmental Personnel Qualification Standards for Painter

· Up to 2 years’ full-time training or education in painting at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience

· Valid California Class C driver's license

Knowledge:

· Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the painting trade

· Proper work preparation and care of industrial painting equipment and apparatus

· Vehicle operations and safety

Abilities:

· Determine painting needs and methods to meet them

· Read and implement painting blueprints

· Use various industrial painting equipment and apparatus

· Match paint colors and types

· Follow oral and written instructions

· Work at heights up to 40 feet

· Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds

· Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe

· Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (AM)

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.