Painter / Finisher

Painter / Finisher

Performs routine to moderately complex surface preparation, painting, and finishing tasks, applying a variety of methods, media, and techniques to both interior and exterior surfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
• Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks.
• Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
• Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew finishes on exterior building surfaces.
• Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining, and sealing.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs drywall repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing finished walls.
• Communicates painting projects to provide estimated times and material quantities required; selects appropriate surface coatings.
• Performs miscellaneous duties assigned that will assist other functions of Facilities Maintenance.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED: at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products.
• Skill in applying coatings and/or caulking and completing repairs to exterior and interior surfaces.
• Skill in wood surface preparation, staining, and/or sealing techniques.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to select, mix, and apply surface coatings which successfully match and/or restore interior or exterior surfaces.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to estimate basic project times and material quantity requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of climbing and working from ladders up to 36 feet.

Schedule:

• Onsite Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• Full Medical and Dental Benefits Effective on Day 1
• 4 Weeks PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Onsite Health Clinic, Gym and Subsidized Cafe
• Generous 401k Match + Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Dependent Scholarship Program