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Drywall Finishers and Vinyl Hangers

PAINTERS AFL-CIO
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2025

Are you interested in a fulfilling career in the construction finishing trades? We are currently seeking motivated individuals for immediate openings as Union Painters, Drywall Finishers, or Wallpaper and Wall Covering Specialists in the bustling Denver, Colorado Metro area. Experience is a bonus, and our partnerships with top employers offer training at zero cost to you. Join our apprentice training programs to access tiered pay increases and valuable benefits from day one, even as an apprentice. Starting wages are typically around $20 per hour or more, along with comprehensive employer-paid benefits like health insurance and a pension plan. As you progress to become a skilled Journey-person, hourly rates reach $28.00-$30.00 and beyond, with benefit packages adding an extra $10-$20 per hour. Your hard work and attention to detail will be well-compensated in this dynamic field. Don't miss this chance to thrive in a high-demand industry with opportunities for growth and financial security. In this important role, you will play a key part in transforming spaces with top-quality painting, drywall finishing, or wall covering work. Working with various tools in different environments, safety is a top priority. Reliability, dexterity, and a commitment to excellence are essential for delivering exceptional work.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
  • Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures, etc.
  • Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint, etc.
  • Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g., plaster)
  • Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
  • Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
  • Apply varnish and other finishes
  • Hang wallpaper and install wall coverings with precision
  • Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions

Skills

  • Proven experience as a painter, drywall finisher, or wallpaper specialist is a plus but not required
  • Excellent knowledge of painting, drywall finishing, and wall covering materials and how to select, mix, and apply them
  • Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painter, drywall finisher, and wall covering techniques
  • Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns, etc.)
  • Good basic math skills
  • Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders, etc.
  • Conscientious with great attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $20

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