What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Our Lady of the Lake?
The Painter applies paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Primes surfaces as necessary. May choose paint according to application or job. The position relies on guidelines and some experience and judgment to complete job and works under general supervision.
- Preventative Maintenance & Repair
- Applies and repairs plaster on walls.
- Prepares surfaces to hang wall paper.
- Must be able to hang wall paper.
- Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, etc.
- Paints all types of surfaces.
- Varnishes, stains, enamels or lacquers surfaces.
- Cut stencils for signs as needed.
- Refinish furniture and fixtures.
- Repairs plaster and sheetrock walls.
- Able to prepare surfaces for water proofing.
- Must be able to repair metal surface with bondo and prime for painting.
- Installs and repairs ceramic floor tile.
- Productivity
- Calculates quantity of materials needed for a job, ensures that supplies are available at all times.
- Responds to changes in work schedules as necessary; uses allotted time to departmental advantage.
- Other duties as assigned
- Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.
- 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
