Painter I

PainterApplies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. Reads work orders or receives instruction from supervisor and/or crew leader.Essential Duties1. Prepares, cleans and paints surface of walls, floors, ceiling and furniture; mix material used as paints, stains, varnishes, enamels and lacquers to match specified colors.2. Spreads drop cloths over floor and room furnishing, and covers surfaces, such as base boards, door frames and windows with masking tape to protect surface during painting.3. Makes minor plastering repairs to walls and ceiling; uses brushes, spray guns and paint rollers as required.4. Removes old paint by various paint methods. Cleans tools and equipment after use.5. Ensure all material is stocked daily on painter's truck prior to leaving for job site; keep up with cleaning old or out dated material off of vehicle.6. Access and navigate the School Dude maintenance software to document labor, materials, and other applicable data.7. Access and navigate the SunTrust Spending Platform to reconcile P-Card purchases.8. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)High school diploma or trade school certificate of completion is required. Moderate experience as a skilled journeyman painter is preferred. The ability to operate a motor vehicle with valid Virginia Driver's License is required.The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit NNPS COMPENSATION.