Painter

PainterVGS is looking for a Painter to join our team!Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting.Smooths surfaces and removes old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, and other filler.Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishing, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.Paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks about ground level.Other duties as assigned.Education Requirement: Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education.Required Qualifications:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Physical Requirements:Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours per day.Must be able to lift to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds as needed.Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile and/or commercial airline as required.VGS is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.