What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at J. Paul Getty Trust, The?
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Job Summary
Applies paint, lacquer or other coating onto a variety of surfaces and materials, including walls, woodwork, fixtures, metal, Woodstock or fabricated items using a brush or spray gun. Uses hand scraper, wire brush, sandpaper or turpentine to clean surfaces and prepare for painting or retouching. Scrapes old paint from surfaces and places putty or filler in nail holes and cracks. Mixes colors, oils, thinners and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Paints and patches surfaces in public areas such as sheetrock or plaster walls, wood and metal doors, and painted hand rails
- Creates color boards of custom colors for internal clients
- Repairs and paints museum galleries for exhibitions
- Maintains an accurate record of daily paint usage for documenting VOC emissions for SCAQMD
- Makes recommendations regarding painting and retouching of surfaces and objects throughout the Getty
- Determines specifications for small projects and may monitor the work of other staff or contractors Assumes responsibility for successful project completion, including cleaning and materials preparation
Qualifications
- High School/GED
- 3 to 5 years experience in commercial painting of large scale surfaces
- California drivers license with less than three DMV points
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled at patching surfaces and matching colors
- Skilled at painting large surface areas with a roller to avoid streaking
- Skilled at color mixing
- Skilled at applying water based lacquers and varnishes
- Skilled with working with two part epoxy paints
- Skilled at applying paint with all forms of applications, including brushes, rollers, and sprayers
- Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software email applications and work order tracking systems preferred
Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
- 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
- Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
- Educational Assistance and professional development
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
- On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
- Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.
