Painter

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the painting and finishing of aluminum, steel, and wood materials for all exhibits. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect surfaces and fixtures of exhibit structures.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate materials.
• Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors. 
• Strictly follow all safety guidelines to ensure the safety of own self and other co-workers. 

Required/Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3 year of previous painting experience required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Will be required to regularly stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push and pull.