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.