Painter

(English)

ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity exists for the right candidate to become a FFP Painter working on our residential, commercial and industrial projects. The standard working week is 40 hours, and normal working hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. We expect some flexibility in hours (that will be compensated as such) to meet the demands of certain projects.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Paint brushes (multiple sizes)
• Roller Handle (2 or more)
• Hot Dog Handle
• Painter’s Pole
• Caulk Gun
• Hammer
• Nail Punch
• Utility Knife
• 5 in 1/Scraper
• Compound Knives (4-5 different sizes)
• Sander (for handle, pole or both)
• Pliers

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Paint interior and exterior of residential, commercial and industrial facilities
• Prepare various interior and exterior surfaces such as wood, concrete, metal, glass, plaster, brick and cement for painting
• Perform duties effectively, timely with or without supervision
• Operate and maintain appropriate equipment and tools for painting, removing paint or graffiti, patching holes, sanding or roughing slick surfaces
• Use and maintain brushes, rollers or spray guns to apply a variety of surface coverings such as paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer or other protective or decorative finishes
• Erect, move and work from ladders, scaffolding and platforms
• Apply primer, undercoats and finish coats as needed
• Serve in a lead capacity on painting projects and as a member of a crew on other maintenance projects as needed and as assigned

OTHER KEY DUTIES

• Methods of preparing a variety of surfaces for painting, repainting and finishing work
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
• Operation and care of paint brushes, rollers, compressors and related equipment
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy when interacting with coworkers and clients

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment/Hazards

• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Regular exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises (masks & protective equipment provided as needed)
• Working on ladders at varying heights
• Regular exposure to vapors from paints and solvents
• Exposure to loud noises from equipment operation

Physical Demands

• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary
• Occasional bending and kneeling
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Continuous hand-eye coordination and manipulation of large and small objects to operate painting equipment and tools
• Verbal and auditory capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment