Painter

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES which may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
• Smooths surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and removes old paint from surface using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.
• Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electric switchcovers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver.
• Spreads dropcloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers
• Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects
• Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• May be designated according to type of work performed as Painter, Interior Finish; Painter, Maintenance; or according to type of material used as Calciminer; Varnisher.
• Maintains existing paint surfaces through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products.
• May also hang wallpaper and fabrics.
• May wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal.
• Knowledge of text and display requirements for signage applications.
• Skill in the preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation materials to a wide variety of surfaces.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• 3 years of painting experience