Painter

Duties

• Prepares surfaces to be painted.
• Scrapes and sands old surfaces and applies sizing or fillers as required.
• Paints a variety of building or facility interiors and exteriors, including cuts in window and door frames and trim.
• Prepares and paints County-owned bridges of various sizes requiring special safety considerations.
• Applies sealers and finishes to office equipment and furniture that has been built or repaired.
• Moves ladders and rigs scaffolding.
• Maintains brushes and paint equipment in clean and working condition.
• Finishes drywall as needed.
• Lifts furniture, cabinetry, or shelving units to be finished in the shop.
• Moves furniture and equipment when painting offices.

Knowledge

• Methods, practices, materials, and tools of the painting trade and the quality and uses of finishing materials.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• OSHA requirements regarding building safety.

Skill

• Read and understand sketches, blueprints and plans.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively and interact professionally with other departments and the public.

Residency

Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D

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