Painter (Journey Level) (LA-182-24E) Valencia

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #LA-182-24E

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   The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are a public agency focused on converting waste into resources like recycled water, energy and recycled materials. The agency consists of 24 independent special districts serving about 5.5 million people in Los Angeles County. The service areas in the map below cover approximately 850 square miles and encompass 78 cities and unincorporated areas in the county.Â

   We are now recruiting for a skilled PAINTER (Journey Level) at our Valencia Water Reclamation Plant.  This is a roving painter position with schedule of Monday through Friday (7:00am-3:30pm).  The incumbent is expected to report to the various Desert Water Reclamation Plant facilities at Valencia, Palmdale, and Lancaster to support industrial painting needs.  For more information on the plant, click on the following link:  Valencia WRP.

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   The essential functions for this position are to perform progressively more skilled work in preparing and painting exterior and interior surfaces of buildings, tanks, equipment, vehicles, pipe, and furniture.

   Duties consist of the following:  cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting by sanding scraping, wire brushing, steam cleaning, sand blasting or washing; painting interior and exterior of buildings, tanks, equipment, , pipe and furniture with brush, roller or spray gun; mixing paints to match, blend, harmonize and contrast with specified colors and consistencies; erecting and removing scaffolding; cleaning up after completing work; performing other maintenance duties such as plastering; and performing related work as required.

   Candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver license for positions performing on-the-job driving -AND- equivalent to four years performing progressively responsible directly related painting.  Twelve units of college course work approved by the Districts or completion of one year of a two year trade school in a painting technology or closely related program may be considered in lieu of one year of the required experience -OR- Graduation from a two-year trade school in a painting technology or closely related program may be considered in lieu of two years of the required experience.

   The competitive selection process may cover a knowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in the painting trade; occupational hazards and safety regulations and  precautions of the  painting trade.  The ability to: Mix and match paints and prepare surfaces for painting; instruct apprentices in trade techniques; lay out and perform difficult painting work including determining supplies, tools, and equipment.

SELECTION PROCESS

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. Â
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and/or an interview weighted at 50%.Â
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.Â
  
  

   Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application.  Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail.  Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current.  To ensure proper delivery add [email protected] to your contact list.

NOTE: Â The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.

   To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video:   Converting Waste into Resources. Â

   For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at (562) 908-4288, extension 1329.

   As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.