PAINTER I
Department of State Hospitals · San Luis Obispo County
Salary: $4,930 – $5,901 per month
Closes: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
The Painter I will be directed by the Painter II and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Building Trades in Plant Operations at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
• Prepares wood, masonry, and metal surfaces for painting. Applies
primer coats, undercoats, and finish coats.
• Requires lifting, bending, physical agility, ability to work off ladders and scaffolding, lift up to 70 pounds. Repetitious work required (above and below shoulder level).
• Maintains inventory and
requisitions material necessary to meet the needs of day-to-day
operation of the Paint Shop.
• Maintains and follows proper tool control procedures.
Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.*
If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.
Click here to take the Painter I Exam
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Regional hiring context
There are 50 current state openings in San Luis Obispo County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 2 days, on November 6, 2026.
Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 17, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.