Maintenance Painter

Summary / General Description of Job:

The Maintenance Painter paints walls, equipment, buildings, bridges and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. The incumbent removes old paint to prepare surfaces prior to painting and mixes colors to obtain desired color or consistency.

• Paints and redecorates walls, woodwork and fixtures of an establishment.
• Assesses surface peculiarities and specific preparation for various types of paint required for different applications including, metal, wood, concrete, sheetrock and epoxy-based coatings.
• Prepares surface for painting by removing old finish or by placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices and applying paint with spray gun or brush.
• May mix colors, oils and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment. Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

• The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the painting field.
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
• Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
• Having the ability to work well under pressure.

• Four years’ experience in the painting trade and thorough knowledge of paints, thinners, and lacquers.
• Must be able to work at heights and have good color perception.
• Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.
• Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.
• Must possess and maintain valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Wages -$36.54 per hr

Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions.

Benefits package with United Steelworkers which can exceed $10/hour, includes:

• Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.
• Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Pension and 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays