Commercial Painter

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Smooth surfaces and removes old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting. This is done through scraping or using sandblasting equipment.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.
• Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
• Paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun (conventional or airless), or paint rollers.
• Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Wears necessary protective equipment such as a respirator or spray hood, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hand protection, and hearing protection or any additional personal protective equipment that is required by the customer.
• Ability to travel to various worksites, primarily in the Midwest. Overnight travel may be required.
• Continuously works in a manner to ensure safety of self and others.
• Additional duties as assigned.