Job Description

Salary : $74,229.48 - $90,226.50 Annually
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time Classified
Job Number: 2025-052-1495-AIR-EU
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 5:30 PM Pacific


DESCRIPTION
ABOUT US
At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here .
The Santa Barbara Airport

As the Tri-County region's "Airport of Choice", Santa Barbara Airport will be self-sustaining, exceed expectations for safety and quality service, and meet the air transportation and economic development needs of its customers and partners. Read more about the Airport Department here .
BENEFITS
THE POSITION
Perform a variety of journey level skilled painting tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of public buildings, facilities, and equipment; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.
2. Prepare buildings and equipment for painting; erect and dismantle scaffolds; scrape, blast, and patch buildings as needed; use drop cloths.
3. Tint paint to match existing paint colors.
4. Apply wall coverings with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
5. Sand and water blast walls to eliminate peeling paint and graffiti.
6. Paint City equipment and mechanical components.
7. Color code pipes and machinery for compliance with OSHA safety standards.
8. Strip and refinish office furniture; refinish file cabinets to match office surroundings.
9. Coordinate maintenance work with other departments and divisions; maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work; inspect contracted paintwork; recommend modification as appropriate.
10. Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; consult with vendors on new materials, environmental laws and applications; requisition materials as required.
11. Make minor repairs on tools and equipment; replace equipment and related supplies as needed.
12. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
13. Design, layout and paint signs.
14. Obtain and maintain secure access media and airfield driving privileges consistent with airport regulations.
15. Operate striping equipment; apply reflective beads; install and refresh surface painted signs consistent with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5340-1M.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:

• Industrial paint coatings.
• A variety of common painting hand tools and their use.
• Use of a striper, stencils, and other roadway painting tools and methods.
• Color systems and appropriate applications.
• Properties of paint and the process of mixing and matching paints, stains and oils.
• Preparation of a variety of surfaces for painting.
• Techniques of sand and water blasting.
• Taping and preparation of sheetrock for painting.
• Basic carpentry equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Apply industrial paint coatings.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Mix and match paints, oils, and stains.
• Use painting tools and equipment effectively.
• Remove and install wall coverings and wallpaper.
• Design, layout, and paint signs.
• Perform highly skilled and difficult furniture finishing work.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds to safety standards.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  • Walking, standing, bending, crouching and climbing for extended periods of time
  • Operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • Making observations
  • Communicating with others
  • Reading and writing
  • Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:

Four years of journey level painting experience.
Training:

Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in painting.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a completed City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify you for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, and acknowledgement forms will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the exam process.
Applications and supplemental questionnaires may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants must also successfully complete an aviation clearance for unescorted access to airfield and terminal areas.
The selection process may consist of the following: application/questionnaire rating, practical/written exercise, oral board exam, departmental interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HUMAN RESOURCES BY 5:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Santa Barbara is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, or other factors. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.
THE SALARY RANGE consists of five steps, each representing an increase of approximately five percent. STEP INCREASES , through the top salary step, are tied to job performance with annual performance reviews. Employees receive annual performance reviews.
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS may vary and are subject to collective bargaining:

Note: Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits, e.g., 50%, 60%, etc.

• The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership , which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.
• A standard 9/80 schedule is observed, with most offices closed every other Friday.
• Flexwork / Telecommuting is available.
• Bilingual pay may be available at a rate of $64 / pay period.
• Vacation is accrued at 96 hours / year, increasing with City service.
• Personal leave (32 hours) is provided each July 1st at the start of the fiscal year (pro-rated the first year).
• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year.
• Holidays : 12 holidays are observed / year. Paid holiday time is awarded at the employee's applicable schedule, i.e., 9/80, 4/10, etc.
• Retirement : The City does not participate in Social Security.
  
  • PERS Miscellaneous Formula: " Classic " members: 2.7% @ 55; City contributes 12.03% and employee contributes 8% of salary. " New " members: 2% @ 62; City contributes employee 12.03% and employee contributes 7.75% of salary.
• Insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits are available under a group plan. Click here for the benefits rate sheet: General Unit Rate Sheet .
• Cafeteria 125 Plan : Employees who opt-out of the group insurance coverage or who select employee only coverage may be eligible for a cash pay-out of up to $362.38 / month.
• Life and AD&D Insurance : City-paid term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment ($50,000 each) are provided.
• Employee Assistance Program : A City-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.
• Long-term Disability Insurance is provided.
• State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) is provided. Employee pays 1.1% of salary. For 2025, the anticipated SDI/PFL rate is 1.2% of salary.
• Deferred Compensation Savings Plans (457) are available to employees through a deferred compensation program.
• Uniforms will be provided by the City to those employees required to wear a uniform.
• Employee must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare . An equal amount is paid by the City.

01


Are you a Journey Level Painter?
02


Briefly describe your knowledge and ability to use H.V.L.P., conventional and airless spray equipment. When & Where (Employer & Dates)?
03


Describe how you would go about matching a "faded" color (tinting) on interior/exterior surfaces, recoat or touch-up work to match existing facilities or cover graffiti. When & Where (Employer & Dates)?
04


Briefly describe the process you would go through to estimate an exterior recoating project on a wood/stucco building.
05


Briefly describe your knowledge of Santa Barbara County's V.O.C. regulations.
06


Briefly describe your knowledge of safety equipment used in this trade. For example, what type of eye protection and respirators are used?
07


Describe your experience plastering/drywalling (taping, finishing)/patching in residential, industrial and commercial areas. When & Where (Employer & Dates)?
08


How long have you worked in the commercial, residential and industrial coating trade? (Example: 3 years, 2 months.) When & Where (Employer & Dates)?
09


Describe your experience marking and striping on airfield, roadway, parking lots, or similar surfaces. What challenges do you encounter working with striping equipment?
Required Question City of Santa Barbara, CA

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