Painter IMMEDIATE START

Painter (0384)Under general supervision, apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district. To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.High school diploma preferred, valid Texas driver's license, meet district vehicle driver eligibility requirement. Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade. Ability to match & apply texture, mix & match paint, patch wall surfaces, paint & finish wood & metal doors. Ability to finish fine wood cabinets & furniture. Ability to strip & re-finish doors, cabinets, & furniture. Minimum of seven (7) years of successful experience in painting, remodeling, maintenance and/or new construction.Be able to work without direct supervision. Perform the painting duties necessary to maintain in good repair building casework, walls, doors, door & window frames. Stripe fire lanes & parking lots. Use a variety of painter's hand tools and equipment. Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint. Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler. Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors. Erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform tasks above ground level. Detect needed repairs on buildings, ground, and equipment by following established inspection procedures. Maintain accurate records of material and labor used. Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition. Handle and dispose of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. Select materials necessary for the work. Assorted hand tools, rollers & brushes, power drills, spray guns, striper, sanders, grinders, ladders, scaffolds, man lifts (electric, hydraulic, gas).Subject to temperature extremes, subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials. Must work: with machinery with moving parts, around moving vehicles, on ladders, inside and outside, on slippery, uneven walking surfaces at heights up to 120 ft.Hours shall be Monday through Thursday;