Painter

• Location 8901 CARTI Way,Little Rock, AR, ,United States
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Painter is responsible for executing pre-painting activities such as cleaning, scraping, sanding surfaces; supporting the maintenance team with drywall panels, cracks and concealment; and ensure all projects are completed to specification and organizational standards.

JOB SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for painting the exterior and interior areas of a company’s projects
• Execute pre-painting activities, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and masking of adjacent surfaces prior to painting, papering, texturing, etc. if required
• Follow management’s instructions in maintaining an inventory of paint and supplies
• Follow the manager’s instruction in executing the job utilizing appropriate finishes and applications
• Comply with OSHA/SDS guidelines with respect to the use of hazardous chemicals
• Cary out after project cleaning of areas, supplies, and equipment at the completion of project.
• Assist in storing leftover paint in the appropriate locations
• Support maintenance/construction team with special projects as needed.
• Joining drywall panels using tape and plaster.
• Repairing cracks and any other damage to the drywall panels.
• Concealing any imperfections or exposed irregularities in the drywall surface.
• Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface.
• Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface.
• Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in preparation for finishing work.
• Managing and maintaining all the required equipment for the job.
• Keeping your supervisor abreast of your progress and reporting any job-related issues.
• Ensuring that all equipment and materials are used safely and effectively.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE and REGISTRATION:

• High School diploma or GED, required.
  • Completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program, preferred.

EXPERIENCE,

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Experience preparing surfaces, cleaning, scraping, and sanding.
• Experience with drywall paneling, plaster and crack repair.
• General aptitude for and a willingness to perform all-round mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and varied maintenance repairs
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints
• Must have a good grasp of mathematics
• Ability to use fixed and portable power tools
• Ability to utilize tools of carpentry trade
• Knowledge of carpentry trade principles
• Ability to operate a forklift or vertical lift
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have a good understanding of technical terminology
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to follow safety practices and recognize safety hazards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form.

INTERPERSONAL

SKILLS:

• Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians other departmental personnel, and outside agencies frequently while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach…