City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, is responsible for supervising all shop and other activities in connection with the painting of a wide variety of automotive vehicles and equipment, buildings, facilities and other properties of the municipal transit system; plans, assigns and directs the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in such work; and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: interpreting and enforcing existing methods and procedures, and developing new methods and procedures relative to the painting of automotive equipment buildings, other facilities and properties of the municipal transit system; making contacts with the general public and other departmental personnel in connection with painting activities; gathering, preparing and maintaining shop and other painting operating reports and records.

1. Plans, lays out and directs the painting of automotive equipment, signs, buildings, facilities, street areas and furniture refinishing for the municipal transit system.

2. Makes periodic inspection of work performed to assure conformance with instructions and prescribed standards.

3. Makes recommendation in connection with new work methods or procedures.

4. Prepares detailed cost estimates for the repainting and refinishing of automotive and other properties and equipment.

5. Orders painting materials and supplies and assures that proper inventories are maintained.

6. Reviews and records time reports and reports of materials expended for various jobs.

7. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.

Requires comprehensive knowledge of: automotive painting tools, materials, supplies and techniques; good knowledge of: techniques used in painting buildings, facilities, furniture refinishing and sign painting; the properties of various types of paint and finishing materials.

Requires ability to: plan, assigns, supervise and inspect the work of subordinate personnel; deal effectively and courteously with others.

Requires considerable skill in analyzing and preparing cost estimates for repainting damaged vehicles.

Requires completion of high schools, supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft, and eight years of progressively responsible experience as a journeyman painters, including at least two years as a car and auto painter foreman; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.