Painter

The responsibilities of the Painter will include but are not limited to the following:

• Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, wall coverings, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, and equipment
• Operate spray equipment and other small power equipment.
• Install, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, and ceiling acoustic texturing.
• Erect various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area for Painters and others.
• Apply paints, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines.
• Determine appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with lead painter, and Engineering Management staff.
• Maintain existing paint surfaces through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products.
• Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade. 
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal. 
• Skill in the preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation materials to a wide variety of surfaces.