Painter

Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, drywall, textures, stucko and fixtures of buildings and other structures by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting.

Smooths surfaces and removes old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.

Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.

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 switch-overs from walls prior to painting.

Spreads drop cloths 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 with 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.

Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.