Commercial Painter

JOB SUMMARY:

The  primary responsibilities of a Commercial Painter include a knowledge of paint and paint products, mixing and tinting paint, application to surfaces, and helping to maintain a clean and orderly jobsite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicating with foreman 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 paint brushes, 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


• Perform 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