This is skilled supervisory work in the painting of county buildings, fixtures and equipment.

Employees in this class are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of journeyman painters and skilled and unskilled helpers performing painting and related tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Emphasis of the work is on providing technical direction to subordinates, planning work methods and procedures for a variety of painting assignments, coordinating work at a variety of geographically separated locations, and participating in various painting assignments. Duties are performed with independent judgment regarding technical phases of work, and in assuring that painting methods and practices adhere to established standards. Assignments may be verbal or consist of written job orders. Supervision is exercised over a staff of journeyman painters, and skilled and unskilled helpers through periodic inspection of work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory application of painting skills and adherence to job specifications. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior who reviews work through personal inspections, conferences and written reports for timely completion of painting projects, quality of work, and adherence to job specifications.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of journeyman painters and skilled and unskilled trades helpers engaged in preparing surfaces and materials for painting, mixing paints and stains, and applying paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings, and furniture and equipment.

Supervises the inspection and preparation of surfaces for painting; lays out and explains jobs to be done; recommends working procedures; provides on-site supervision and inspects completed work for satisfactory application of painting skills and adherence to job specifications; personally performs skilled work in interior and exterior painting.

Supervises the mixing and matching of paints and stains to conform with existing or specified colors, and the glazing, varnishing and staining of furniture.

Communicates and enforces established safety practices and procedures.

Prepares accurate estimates of time and materials required for proposed jobs; keeps records of labor and material costs; requisitions equipment, materials and supplies.

Develops, mixes and submits for approval color and finish samples of materials to be used in various painting projects.

Operates a motor vehicle to transport subordinates, materials and supplies to various job locations.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the painting trade.

Thorough knowledge of the types, qualities and uses of various paints and stains.

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the painting trade.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise subordinate journeyman painters and helpers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to prepare accurate estimates of time and materials required for painting assignments.

Ability to coordinate work at various geographically dispersed locations.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work at considerable heights on scaffolding.

Ability to mix paints and stains in proper proportions.

Skill in the use and operation of spray guns, paint brushes and other equipment of the painting trade.

Skill in mixing paints and matching and blending colors.

Skill in painting.

REV 5-81