Painting Lead/Painters

Multiple Positions.

Flexible schedule based on site and project, typcially weekends and after school hours.

Job runs approx. April to June.

Salary: $16-28/hourly DOE.

PAINTER:

Job Summary

Responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects.

Primary responsibilities

• Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
• Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Select and buy paint from vendors.
• Negotiate prices.
• Purchase quality brushes.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions.
• Tape off areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats.
• Remove paint splatters when finished.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Utilize spray guns for large jobs.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as general cleanup including power washing, site cleanup.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred experience:

• At least one year of professional painting experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities: Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine painting; pick up debris. Climb Stairs Routine painting duties require access Push or Pull Move light furniture, appliances, open and close doors, etc. Reach Above Shoulder Perform routine painting duties. Climb Ladders Perform routine painting duties. Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle painting tools and equipment. Finger Dexterity Handle painting tools and equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, paint, carpet cleaning equipment, etc.): Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs.

LEAD PAINTER:

Job Summary

Responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects.

Primary responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the daily work of painting staff.
• Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
• Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Select and buy paint from vendors.
• Negotiate prices.
• Purchase quality brushes.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions.
• Tape off areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats.
• Remove paint splatters when finished.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Utilize spray guns for large jobs.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• At least three years of professional painting experience.
• Experience with supervising a work team.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities: Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine painting; pick up debris. Climb Stairs Routine painting duties require access Push or Pull Move light furniture, appliances, open and close doors, etc. Reach Above Shoulder Perform routine painting duties. Climb Ladders Perform routine painting duties. Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle painting tools and equipment. Finger Dexterity Handle painting tools and equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, paint, carpet cleaning equipment, etc.): Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs.