What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter / painter helper position at Geisler Painting LLC?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Painter / Painter Helper and bring vibrant visions to life across residential, commercial, and industrial spaces! This energetic role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from renovation and restoration to new construction. As a key contributor, you’ll assist in preparing surfaces, applying coatings, and ensuring flawless finishes that transform environments. Whether you're experienced or eager to learn, this position provides a rewarding pathway into the world of professional painting with hands-on involvement and growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Prepare construction painting surfaces by cleaning, sanding, caulking, and applying primers to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality
- Use hand tools, power tools, paint sprayers (including airless spray systems), brushes, and rollers to apply paints, stains, coatings, and specialty finishes on various surfaces
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and surface preparation instructions to execute precise painting tasks
- Perform structural painting on walls, ceilings, trim carpentry, stucco, masonry, and other architectural features in residential and commercial settings
- Conduct surface testing for color matching using visual color comparison techniques and ensure accurate color application based on client specifications or schematics
- Follow safety regulations rigorously by utilizing respiratory protection equipment and adhering to safety protocols during all phases of painting and surface preparation
- Assist with renovation projects by performing plastering, caulking, fixture installation, framing, drywall finishing, and basic carpentry tasks as needed
Skills
- Strong knowledge of construction estimating processes related to painting projects
- Proficiency in color theory for effective color matching and aesthetic finishes
- Experience with residential painting including interior and exterior applications
- Ability to operate ladders safely for high-reach areas and scaffolding when necessary
- Skilled in construction site experience with surface preparation for industrial or commercial painting projects
- Familiarity with blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics for precise execution
- Knowledge of safety regulations related to construction painting including respiratory protection and hazard awareness
- Competence in using hand tools, power tools, paint sprayers (including conventional spraying), airless systems, brushes, rollers, and other application equipment
- Understanding of coating types such as primers, sealers, stains, lacquers, epoxies for various substrates
- Experience with restoration work involving plastering, stucco application, masonry repair or renovation projects
- Basic math skills for measurements and calculations during project planning or surface estimation
- Additional handyman skills like carpentry (trim carpentry), fixture installation or welding are a plus but not required
Embark on a fulfilling career path where your craftsmanship makes a visible impact! We’re dedicated to fostering a safe environment that values your skills while supporting your professional development. Join us in creating beautiful spaces that inspire confidence and satisfaction!
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $28