Painter (Los Angeles)

Painter

Job Family

Facilities Maintenance

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Status

Getty Center

Workplace Type

Onsite

Salaried / Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Scale

$41.88 Hourly

Program / Department

Facilities - 1480-Villa Engineering

Requisition Number

2025-4686

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Job Summary

Applies paint, lacquer or other coating onto a variety of surfaces and materials, including walls, woodwork, fixtures, metal, Woodstock or fabricated items using a brush or spray gun. Uses hand scraper, wire brush, sandpaper or turpentine to clean surfaces and prepare for painting or retouching. Scrapes old paint from surfaces and places putty or filler in nail holes and cracks. Mixes colors, oils, thinners and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency.

Major Job Responsibilities

Paints and patches surfaces in public areas such as sheetrock or plaster walls, wood and metal doors, and painted hand rails

• Creates color boards of custom colors for internal clients
• Repairs and paints museum galleries for exhibitions
• Maintains an accurate record of daily paint usage for documenting VOC emissions for SCAQMD
• Makes recommendations regarding painting and retouching of surfaces and objects throughout the Getty
• Determines specifications for small projects and may monitor the work of other staff or contractors Assumes responsibility for successful project completion, including cleaning and materials preparation

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Benefits and Perks

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