Job Title: General Painter Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Maintenance Pay Grade: 7
Dept. /School: Facilities Days: 247
Primary Purpose:
Under general supervision apply coats of paint varnish stain enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior and interior surfaces trimmings and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Clear and valid Texas drivers license
Special Knowledge Skills:
- Knowledge of equipment materials methods practices and tools used in painting trade
- Ability to properly apply paints
- Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently
Experience:
- Experience in painting field
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintenance and Repair
- Prepare surfaces for painting including sanding and removing old paint filling holes cracks and joints with appropriate filler. Tape float and texture walls and ceilings.
- Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Paint surfaces using brushes spray gun paint rollers or other methods to achieve required effects. Stain seal and varnish wood surfaces.
- Erect scaffolding set up ladders or use hoists to perform tasks above ground level.
- Pick up and deliver painting supplies to campuses; maintain delivery records.
- Receive and complete work orders. Identify and complete needed repairs on buildings grounds and equipment using established inspection procedures. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
- Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment.
- Inspect jobs after completion and ensure areas are clean.
Safety
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Handle and dispose of paint stain varnish and other chemicals according to established procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Equipment Used:
- Paint sprayers scaffolding ladders and various hand Tools
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.