Painter

JOB SCOPE

Under general supervision, performs skilled painting and esthetic improvement work in the Harbor including repair and painting of interior and exterior of buildings, tenant improvements, exterior surfaces and patching maintenance. Performs moderately complex surface preparation, painting, and finishing tasks, applying a variety of methods, media, and techniques to both interior and exterior surfaces, performs a range of maintenance and custodial duties as needed.

The Painter is a mid-level position within the Maintenance Department that is responsible for performing a wide range of skilled painting and repair tasks to ensure the functionality, safety, and appearance of facilities, equipment, and grounds. This role requires a greater level of independence and technical expertise than entry-level roles, including troubleshooting complex issues and assisting with the training and skill sharing for less experienced staff.

This role provides an opportunity to build expertise and take on increased responsibilities while contributing to the smooth operation of facilities and systems.

The employee filling the Painter position is highly skilled in a wide range of interior and exterior painting, surface repair, preparation, and knowledge of appropriate products and tools to perform the work. The employee will often work independently but will also be expected to lead other team members with less experience in painting to provide training and oversight. This employee is also distinguished by proactively stepping outside of the painting role to assist the department in all other maintenance tasks, including janitorial, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and other tasks that fall within the department’s responsibilities.

• Prep and apply paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
• Performs building interior caulking, finish repair, dry wall mud and tape, and texturing tasks before application of finish paint.
• Operate equipment such as airless spray equipment, motorized lifts and assembling of scaffolding.
• Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors.
• Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining, and sealing.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs minor exterior plaster and stucco repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing in preparation of finished paint.
• Surveys building painting project sites to estimate time and material quantities required; selects appropriate surface coatings.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces using drop cloths, masking materials, hand brushes, paint rollers, and paint sprayer equipment.
• Removes graffiti and repairs wall surface as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties, as assigned.

• Performs custodial duties, including but not limited to: cleaning floors, sinks, water closets, urinals, and empty trash receptacles. Cleaning restrooms may include facilities that have been intentionally vandalized with feces.
• Performs basic maintenance repairs (carpentry, minor electrical. Minor plumbing etc.)

• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Observes and reports safety concerns and submits work requests as needed.
• Orders job related supplies and other materials as needed or directed by the Supervisor.
• Performs other maintenance duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Management.

• Tools, materials, methods and terminology used in building maintenance, painting, patching and construction.
• Painting methods and techniques, equipment, and various types of paint typically used on building and maritime surfaces.
• Skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products.
• Skill in surface preparation of wood, staining, and/or sealing techniques.
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