Painter

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Wash, scrape, sand, and prime interior and exterior surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
• Maintenance: Fill cracks, holes, and joints with putty, plaster, or caulk; perform drywall patching and minor texturing as needed.
• Application: Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, or sealants using brushes, rollers, and airless sprayers.
• Site Protection: Cover floors, fixtures, and furniture with drop cloths or plastic; use painter's tape to protect trim and molding.
• Color Matching: Mix and match paints to ensure seamless touch-ups in common areas and consistent finishes in residential units.
• Equipment Setup: Erect and move ladders, scaffolding, and staging safely to reach high ceilings or exterior facades.
• Cleanup & Maintenance: Clean tools, equipment, and work areas daily; properly store or dispose of hazardous materials like solvents and leftover paint.
• Inventory Management: Monitor supply levels of paint, brushes, and rollers, and request orders to maintain necessary stock.
• Ensure job site safety.

Requirements

• Experience: Typically 1–2+ years of professional painting experience, preferably in residential or commercial maintenance.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with different paint types (latex, oil-based, enamel), application techniques, and safety standards.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in "cutting in" around trim and ensuring even, drip-free coverage.
• Safety Conscious: Understanding of OSHA regulations regarding fumes, scaffolding, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Communication: Ability to coordinate with property managers and maintenance teams to meet project deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Demands: Regularly stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Painting Techniques
• Site Safety Practices
• Team Coordination
• Vehicle Operation

Benefits

This position includes both hourly wage and applicable fringe benefits according to the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination for electrician classifications.

Pay

The pay for this position is according to the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination for electrician classifications, including both hourly wage and applicable fringe benefits.

Schedule

Regular, predictable attendance is an imperative job function. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.