Commercial Painter

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of a Commercial Painter include a thorough understanding of paint and paint products, mixing and tinting paint, application to surfaces, and maintaining a clean and orderly jobsite.

Essential Functions:

• Communicating with foremen and other workers to determine painting requirements
• Painting interiors and exteriors of commercial buildings
• 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
• 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
• 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 paintbrushes, rollers, and tarps
• Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds, or other equipment
• Power washing and sandblasting surfaces as part of various projects
• Cleaning machines, equipment, and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids
• Following safeguards, rules, and regulations
• Performing other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• 2+ years of commercial painting or drywall finishing experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Access to health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan