Position Title: Painter FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Facilities Management Level: 13

Reports To: Building Services Manager

Date: January 2024

General Purpose:

The Painter paints various facilities throughout the county. This position works independently under the direction of the Building Services Manager- or assigned manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparing surfaces to be painted by cleaning and sanding for proper preparation for primer and paint 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembling Scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment to safely complete the area to be painted
• Gathering all necessary supplies to complete the space to be painted
• Covering trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to shield from paint
• Knowledge of various types of substrates and the best product to be applied for proper adhesion
• Working knowledge of various coatings and proper application technique
• Experience with painting application equipment (i.e. Brush, roller, and spray equipment)
• Proper surface preparation: i.e. cleaning, filling holes and cracks, and sanding until smooth and ready to be painted
• Applying primer and other sealers as necessary to ensure the coating adheres
• Applying paint, stain, and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, etc.
• Cleaning and keeping equipment in a neat and orderly working condition
• Removing and reinstalling fixtures (doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary
• Following safeguards, rules, and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned and reasonably qualified to perform

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts
• Ability to see with 20/20 corrected vision and see colors clearly.
• Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity
• Familiarity with painting tools and materials
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Ability to read and write English sufficiently read warning labels and SDS sheets. 
• Ability to respond, when needed, to emergency events
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with visitors and County staff.
• Ability to independently and safely carry out tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to pass a drug screening test.
• Ability to handle detailed and stressful situations in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to perform duties in areas that may be occupied or in service

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Legally licensed and insured to drive a motor vehicle and the ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations

Desired Qualifications:

Minimum ADA and Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written/typed documents and text materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard custodial equipment. Employee should also be able to operate standard office equipment and personal computers.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in order to perform cleaning functions. Employee should also be able to sit and work at a computer keyboard and work in an office environment.
• Legally licensed and insured to drive a motor vehicle and the ability to drive a motor vehicle under normal and inclement weather situations.

Work Environment:

• May be exposed for prolonged periods to outdoor weather conditions that may vary from extreme heat to extreme cold; and to debris, fumes, odors, airborne particles, and dust; may be exposed to the possibility of bodily injury; and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and other hazardous conditions.