Job Description: This position will be responsible for applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior/exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the site. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
- Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
- Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
- Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
- Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
- Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns, or putty knives.
- Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
- Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Apply several coats according to paint directions.
- Tape off areas when needed.
- Apply touchups or second coats.
- Remove paint splatters when finished.
- Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
- Utilize spray guns for large jobs.
- Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
- Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Three (3) years’ verifiable experience as a journeyman-level painter, performing work on interiors and exteriors of structures, industrial facilities, or components.
