Painter, Housing and Residence Life
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under general supervision the painter performs work preparing and painting within buildings equipment furniture and various other surfaces and performing related work as required.
Responsibilities
- Removes and replaces damaged wall ceiling and trim materials
- Prepares materials to properly accept finishes
- Applies finishes with paint brushes rollers or spray applicators to buildings equipment furniture and other surfaces
- Determines type and kind of materials needed time allowance between coats the number of coats required and adequacy of surface preparation for areas to be painted
- Applies primer sealer and undercoats to office interiors and applies finish and/or protective coats to walls and ceilings
- Thins material to proper consistency and mixes/matches paints to surfaces being painted
- Safely operates ladders lifts and scaffolding when performing tasks at elevated heights
- Performs other general maintenance work as requested
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Knowledge of principles practices and methods of painting
- Knowledge of paints colors and mixing of colors
- Knowledge of surface preparations primers sealers undercoats and thinners
- Knowledge of the equipment used in painting
- Knowledge of the safety precautions to be used when working with the necessary equipment
- Ability to apply paint evenly consistently and efficiently
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees
The review of applications will begin June 9 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Minimum: Typically requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Preferred: Three or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Key Skills
- Drywall Experience
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Carpentry
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Airless Paint Spraying
- Auto Body Repair
- Auto Painting
- Painting
- Caulking
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