Painter III

Johnston County Public Schools

Job Description

Title:                        Painter 3

Location:   Facility Services

Pay Grade:   63

Qualifications:           High school diploma or GED preferred

5 years experience preparation and painting                                               

1 years experience patching and drywall finishing. 

                                    must possess a valid driver’s license

Reports to:                 Paint Foreman

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
• Prioritizes the safety of themselves and others around their work area.
• Understands the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of products being applied and how product(s) may impact themselves and others 
• Applies paint to interior and exterior of buildings, furniture and other structures by brush, roller or spray equipment.  Applies waterproofing materials to exterior of buildings
• Ability to erect and remove portable mechanical scaffolding
• Prepares and cleans surfaces by use of sandpaper, burners, scrapers, sanding machines, dusters and paint removers
• Maintains a clean work area and leaves a quality finished product
• Properly cleans painting equipment and tools to mitigate the need for replacement
• Ability to routinely climb and work from ladders safely (3 points of contact)
• Work from elevated platforms: E.g. scissor lifts, atrium lift heights up to but not limited to 60’ (Training and safety harnesses will be provided)
• Ability to work around students and staff 

• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continued quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization’s core values of caring; respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity
• Demonstrates time management skills and prioritizes work properly
• Proficient in at least two of the following: plastering, spray painting, drywall finishing
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to perform medium/ heavy lifting exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally 
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in outdoor environments, heat/cold.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license.