Painter

Position Function/Purpose

To improve the appearance of district facilities by repairing and painting them according to instructions.

Major Responsibilities

         1.   Prepare the surface to be painted

         2.   Select proper painting supplies and equipment

         3.   Cares for equipment used on job site.

         4.   Protect existing facilities as painting is being done

         5.   Keep paint foreman informed on all projects and work orders stratus   

         6.   Other duties as assigned by Plumbing Foreman or Director of Facility Design

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Certification/Education:

         1.   The ability to read and write

         2.   The ability to follow written and oral directions

         3.   High School education or equivalent

         4.   Maintain valid Texas Driver’s license

         Special Knowledge/Skills:

         1.   The ability to perform duties at unusual heights

         2.   Ability to distinguish basic colors

         3.   Repeated bending and climbing

         4.   Moderate lifting

         Minimum Experience:

1.       Prior job experience as a painter

        EQUIPMENT USED:

         1.   Paint

         2.   Ladder (Stilts on occasion)

         3.   Scrapper

         4.   Spray gun

         5.   Air compressors/spray equipment

         6.   Caulking compounds

Physical Demands:

         1.   Lifting

         2.   Climbing ladder

         3.   Reaching over shoulder

         4.   Repeated bending

         5.   Standing

 Work Environment

 Environment:

         1.   Outside and Inside

         2.   Working on ladder or scaffolding

         3.   Solvents/paints

         4.   Protracted or irregular hours of work

         5.   Tight confined spaces

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.