Maintenance Painter

Maintenance Painter

Amarillo ISD District Wide – Amarillo, Texas

Full‑time position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED – preferred

Licensure:

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the painting trade.

Ability to properly apply paints, mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, enamel, and other finishes.

Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions that pertain to painting.

Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors.

Ability to estimate materials and time required to complete various tasks.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with others.

Ability to work independently.

Minimum Experience:

3 years in painting field – preferred.

Maintenance and Repair

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, removing old paint, filling holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate filler. Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
• Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
• Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, paint rollers, or other methods to achieve required effects. Stain, seal, and varnish wood surfaces.
• Erect scaffolding, set up ladders, or use hoists to perform tasks above ground level.
• Pick up and deliver painting supplies to campuses; maintain delivery records.
• Receive and complete work orders. Identify and complete needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment using established inspection procedures. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment.
• Inspect jobs after completion and ensure areas are clean.

None; however, the employee may be expected to give guidance and direction to less experienced or seasonal employees.

Full‑time position.