Painter/Engineer

Responsibilities

• Applies paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
• Repairs and/or replaces defective wall surfaces.
• Scrapes, sandpapers, primes, or seals surfaces prior to painting.
• Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Performs drywall repairs including tape and bedding, and application of texture.
• Applies multiple coats of joint compound and sands surfaces to achieve a paint-ready finish.
• Repairs drywall damage.
• Prepares equipment and furniture for painting in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming.
• Applies paint or other coatings using various techniques.
• Mixes and matches paints.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Prepares work order material by pulling from stock to meet technical and trade requirements.
• Adheres to safety protocols, including the safe operation of lifts.
• Affixes HVAC system operations and maintenance.
• Performs basic plumbing and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and report on building systems and equipment.
• Supports preventive maintenance schedules and documentation.
• Collaborates with engineering team to ensure building safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial or commercial painting experience is commonly required.
• Proficient in sheetrock installation, including cutting, fitting, and securing drywall panels.
• Skilled in taping and bedding drywall, applying joint compound to seams and corners, and sanding to a smooth finish.
• Competent in surface preparation techniques such as sanding, scraping, power washing, and abrasive blasting.
• Experience with industrial spray painting, priming, and coating on various surfaces including steel, wood, and concrete.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, color matching, and application of specialty coatings like varnish, polyurethane, and epoxy.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and company-specific safety protocols.