Painter Job Abilene area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Type:
Facilities/Custodial/Facilities

Date Posted:
5/20/2025

Location:
Facilities

Date Available:
07/01/2026PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of a painter is to help complete the work assigned to the Paint Shop.

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency

Hold a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain a good driving record

Must have knowledge of, experience with, and/or willing to learn:

Washing and cleaning materials and techniques
Painting, brush, roller, and/or spray application techniques for all types of materials familiar to the painting trade
Drywall surfaces - taping, sanding, finishing
Wall covering - Layout, application techniques and procedures related to decorating with wall coverings and fabrics
Surfaces - Recognition of and proper procedures to decorate and protect all types of surfaces (wood, steel, concrete, brick, plaster, etc.)
Sand and water blasting - Types of equipment, materials, necessary air pressures to clean surfaces.
Rigging - Built-up or suspended scaffolding, (ladders, stringers, stages, hooks, ropes, and rolling, etc.)
Staining - Woods new and old, finishing or refinishing, furniture and/or woodwork
Related shop work - procedures necessary to work on production and special assignments requested by departments for new or refurbished equipment and materials

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES:

Be honest, dependable and of good moral character

Support board and administrative policies and decisions

Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, personal appearance and possess good communication and interpersonal skills

Conform to industry and shop standards of safety. Maintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered by the trade. Promptly report accidents on the job. Prepare and submit accident reports to Supervisor. The journeyman will be responsible for adhering to policies, practices, and procedures on safety and operational instructions.

Comply with rules and regulations applicable to building codes.

Report observed facility discrepancies to supervisor

May be required to assist with maintaining files

Duties also include other miscellaneous coatings, finishes, sealants, weatherization products, graffiti removal, etc.

Prepare and submit paperwork for materials required to complete assigned tasks. Plan work to ensure cost effective use of labor and materials

Have enough strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Inspects completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory work quality, operating procedures, efficiency, progress, methods and practices, safety, and other established standards and requirements are satisfactorily met and maintained

Assist the Supervisor - Guides, trains, and gives technical assistance to other shop employees engaged in daily activities

Assist the Supervisor - inspects completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory work quality, operating procedures, efficiency, progress, methods, and practices, safety, and other established standards and requirements are satisfactorily met and maintained

Initiates the purchase of supplies, tools, and equipment in accordance with established purchasing procedures. Plan, develop and manage efficient, economical preventative maintenance of tools and equipment assigned to the shop.

Prioritize schedules and activities to ensure prolonged life, usefulness, and safety of equipment to minimize breakdowns, failures, and hazards

Willing to acquire job related license(s) that may be required

Continue to learn and develop in the field

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keep Paint Shop Supervisor informed as to job progress or changes that must be made

Check in and out daily with the Paint Shop Supervisor or in the absence of the Supervisor, the next senior management personnel

Maintain and document color codes, formulation, and records of campuses, i.e., colors and schedules

Conform to industry and shop standards of safety. Maintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered by the trade. Promptly report accidents on the job. Prepare and submit accident reports to Supervisor. Responsible for adhering to policies, practices, and procedures on safety and operational instructions. Comply with rules and regulations applicable to building codes.

Load and unload materials and equipment as necessary

Keep all equipment and tools operating properly, safely and in concordance with applicable codes and related safety regulations and recommendations

Must be able to wear a respirator when spray painting

Responsible for proper and legal handling of all paints, coatings, hazardous waste, etc. storage and disposal

May be required to obtain an asbestos license, lead management or other license as deemed necessary

Be available for emergency response and support, i.e., duties may require overtime, weekends, late night work and holiday work to perform…