Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

PAINTER LEADER
Pay Grade A19

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

Classification Characteristics
Painter is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) journey-level position. It differs from the Painter Leader (ATU) in that a Painter applies paint and related materials to buildings, equipment, and asphalt and concrete surfaces while a Painter Leader oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a group of Painters and assigns tasks within a work crew. The Painter Leader communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintains accountability for the safety of assigned employees. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Differs from Property Maintainer in that Painter in that Painter performs master-level facilities painting on a full-time basis while Property Maintainer performs light painting in relation to other property maintenance work.

Supervised by: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

Examples of Duties
  • Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings with brushes, rollers, and spray guns
  • Fills, patches, and plasters holes and cracks in walls prior to painting
  • Cleans surfaces to be painted
  • Moves and covers furniture, masks fixtures, glass, and metal
  • Covers floors to protect from paint splatter
  • Paints lines and stencils numbers, letters, and other symbols on asphalt and concrete surfaces
  • 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
  • Leads employees by assigning work and providing training
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • 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

Ability to:
  • Determine painting needs and methods to meet them
  • Read and implement painting blueprints
  • Use various 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

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the PAINTER LEADER 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

Special Conditions
  • Must provide own tools of the trade
  • Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

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


Date Originally Created: 2/3/1998
Date Last Revised: 2/5/2009
ATU: 0840A