What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Paint Foreman position at Kaloutas?
Primary Job Responsibilities
Painting:
- Participate as an active painter during the job when needed to keep the project on track
Project Management:
- Complete job on or under budget agreed-upon at handoff meetings
- Complete site safety inspection checklists before the start of each job
- Facilitate daily huddle every morning.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with site Supers
- Make sure equipment and materials are on-site ahead of time and returned after use
- Calculate production rates and estimated materials needed (i.e. lifts, gallons of paint)
- Proactively communicate with Ops Managers on project status on a daily basis
- Elevate important issues to sales and accounting
- Follow protocol to bill customers for extra work completed outside of original project scope
- Assign and hold painters accountable for completing certain sections of the job
Training and Coaching Crew:
- Train painters on unfamiliar or advanced painting techniques
- Verify crew are trained on lifts, spray machines, ladders and scaffolds before use
- Ensure crew follows all incident reporting protocol
- Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks
- Give crew regular feedback on their job performance.
- Partner with HR to ensure crew attendance, appearance, and behavior is always professional
MISC:
- Adhere to all OSHA standards
- Other duties as assigned
- Return phone calls/emails within 24 hours
- Willingness to use technology to communicate and track work
Qualifications
- 5 or more years of experience in a painter/lead painter role
- A strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service
- Comfortability with managing multiple priorities and adapting when necessary
- Ability to read blueprints and perform basic calculations
- Advanced knowledge of painting techniques
- Possess an OSHA10 card and be willing to obtain OSHA30 card
- Valid driver’s license
- HS Diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Punctual and consistent work attendance
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to communicate professionally; follow instructions and provide instruction
- Ability to lift and maneuver heavy equipment; stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time