Painter Craftsman

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Painter Craftsman to join our team at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled duties in the painting of interiors and exteriors of new or existing buildings, furniture, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare new and previously painted surfaces for painting, staining, varnishing, and finishing by water blasting, stripping, sanding, patching, puttying, priming, and cleaning.
• Apply paint, stains, varnishes, lacquers, and other protective and decorative coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Paint a variety of structures and equipment, including exterior and interior building surfaces, floors, furniture, and equipment.
• Operate a variety of machines, including spray guns, air compressors, pressure washers, texture machines, sand blasters, disk sanders, and taping machines.
• Erect scaffolding and rigging; spread drop cloths where necessary.
• Remove graffiti using water and various chemicals.
• Mix paint and match colors; clean brushes and other tools and materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or ability to obtain GED in one year.
• Two years of responsible painting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade School and/or Community College Painting Courses.
• Work experience in residential, industrial, and commercial environments.

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to use climbing/balancing, crawling/kneeling, walking, standing, bending/stooping, lifting/carrying, grasping/twisting, reaching, and pushing/pulling skills most of a normal work shift. Rarely, the candidate will be required to sit and finger/type, as well as handle/work with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury.