Master Painter

Job Title: Master Painter

We are seeking a skilled Master Painter to join our team at Wide Effect. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of painting experience and be able to work at heights from a ladder and a lift.

In this role, you will apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. You will also cover interior walls of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric.

You will smooth surfaces and remove old paint from surfaces to prepare them for painting. This may involve scraping or using sandblasting equipment. Additionally, you will fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.

• Select premixed paints, or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
• Paint surfaces with brushes, spray gun (conventional or airless), or paint rollers.
• Apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 1-3 years painting experience - Preferred
• Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and blueprints
• Ability to work at heights from a ladder and a lift

The estimated salary for this position is $45,000 per year, based on national averages and industry standards.