What this job involves - The Painter supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes at the facility. Repairs, protects, and beautifies various interior and exterior surfaces in client facility. Providing painting and minor carpentry work. Assists others on facilities team or third-party vendors in maintenance and repair efforts, as well as independently performing defined tasks.
What is the day to day
- Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
- Assembling scaffolding as required
- Covering trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
- Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protectPainters from unhealthy fumes
- Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth
- Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them
- Mixing and matching paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications
- Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers
- Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, and tarps
- Removing old finish using appropriate methods
- Estimating time and material costs on painting projects
- Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids
- Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
- Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary
- Following safeguards, rules, and regulations
Desired experience and technical skills -
Required
- Good color vision and aesthetic instincts
- Attention to detail
- Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity
- Familiarity with painting tools and materials
- Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule
- Customer service skills, if working with clients
- Collaboration and teamwork if they work on a crew
Preferred
- Previous experience in an industrial environment. Huge plus if in a clean room or GXP area.
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