What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at OMNI-SERV L L C?
Description
Job Scope:
The incumbent is expected to perform routine to moderately complex surface preparation, painting, and finishing tasks, applying a variety of methods, media, and techniques to both interior and exterior surfaces.
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Applies paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
2. Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks.
3. Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
4. Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors.
5. Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining, and sealing.
6. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
7. Performs minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
8. Surveys building painting project sites to estimate time and material quantities required; selects appropriate surface coatings.
9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products.
· Skill in applying coatings and/or caulking and completing repairs to exterior and interior surfaces.
· Skill in wood surface preparation, staining, and/or sealing techniques.
· Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
· Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
· Ability to estimate basic project time and material quantity requirements.
Required Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or GED
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Physical Requirements:
· Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
· Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions:
Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of climbing and working from ladders up to 36 feet.
