Painter

Painter

Location: Petersburg Virginia (Fort Gregg-Adams)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time Day Shift

Compensation: $37.36/hr

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Painter at Tessera include:

Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care

11 paid federal holidays accrual of 10 paid days of vacation after 1 year of employment paid sick leave.

Potential shared earning bonus

Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

Professional development certifications and training opportunities

Verizon wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full time employees

Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment for our employees.

Tessera is seeking a dedicated and reliable Painter with a positive attitude. The Painter Maintenance is responsible for painting items such as walls ceilings railings decks floors roofs window frames doors door frames moldings handrails stairs fire hydrants gates steps stands fences carports decking equipment ramps towers awnings flagpoles gutters radiators cabinets bulletin boards reflectors kitchen cabinets conduit and other constructed or manufactured items.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for painting maintenance or repair the interior and exterior of buildings structures and facilities painting different types of surfaces such as wood drywall plaster metal concrete masonry fiberglass plastic and glass.
• Tapes flushes repairs and applies texture wallpaper and acoustic layers on a variety of surfaces.
• Adjusts colors when necessary; utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.
• Applies materials to new construction existing multi-story buildings alterations and remodelings.
• Shall paint street and curb markings special parking markings road speed limits caution lines stop bars yield lines and directional markings.
• Perform wall to wall and entire ceiling painting on an as needed basis during change of occupancy maintenance; spot painting is prohibited.
• Operates cleans and maintains all painting equipment including brush roll sprayers and electrostatic/pneumatic sprayers pumps etc. Safely stores and labels all materials.
• Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
• Reads and understands blueprints work plans and maps.
• Responsible for proper storage disposal and spill prevention of all hazardous waste IAW local state and federal laws.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience.
• Journeyman level Painter preferred.
• Residential and commercial/industrial practices and processes of the painting trade; paints varnishes lacquers enamels epoxies paint removers and related materials and of their properties and application; applicable code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Position duties may require working outside in the weather. Conditions may include rain cold and/or heat.
• Position may require working in high places such as scaffolding ladders man baskets and/or cherry pickers.
• May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance carrier.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
• Access to this federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: Affiliation:
  • This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 527.

  *** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

  Please visit this website for more information: Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union of America

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  Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

  Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

  If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at

  ext. 349 or email.

  Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify