House Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for an experienced painter to start right away. Must be skilled in painting the exterior of residential buildings.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare surfaces like walls, ceilings, etc for paint application

• Prep and coat surfaces with materials such as primer or paint using spray gun or brush and roll

• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, or using water and/or abrasive blasting

• Cover surfaces with appropriate material for protection during painting and post appropriate paint signs

• Match or detect differences in colors, including shades of color and brightness

• Comply with all safety practices and policies. Always use personal protective equipment and practice safety precautions when using tools, ladders, or other potentially dangerous equipment or supplies

• Care for and maintain equipment/tools as by washing and cleaning equipment after use

• Clean up and store paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas

• Tapes, repairs, and applies texturing and acoustic layers on a variety of surfaces.

• Leaves job location clean and free of debris.

• Must be able to maintain a clean work environment protecting all surfaces from damage during the application of materials.

• Prepares, primes, sands, and patches and paints buildings surfaces and fixtures

• Adjusts color when necessary; utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.

• Operates, cleans, and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roll and sprayers, pumps, etc. Safely stores and labels all material.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant residential experience.

• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.

• Must be a motivated self-starter.

• Must be able to problem-solve on the job.

• Must have a valid Class C driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

• Ability to work without direct supervision.

• Must be able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, and work overhead while painting.

• Strong work ethic (show up on-time, clock in and out).

• Positive attitude with ability to work in a team and get along with crew members. Reliable transportation to and from different job sites.

• Experience repairing and refinishing woodwork and/or installing and removing.

• Erects scaffolding and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.

Potential for bonuses.