What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter Apprentice-Full Time position at Luther Manor?
PAINTER APPRENTICE -FULL TIME
Performs a variety of surface preparation, painting, and wallcovering duties in and around Luther Manor properties.
- Prepares surfaces for sanding, patching etc. using hand/power tools.
- Paints and treats exterior and interior surfaces.
- Coordinates multiple job assignments to meet changing priorities.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision 5% of time and typically works alone.
- Requests purchase orders and maintain stock needed to perform job assignments .
- Installs and maintains wall coverings.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Must demonstrate a sound surface preparation and painting aptitude, preferably through prior experience with interior, exterior and enamel paints.
- Ability to balance on flat surfaces in awkward positions, stretching and bending.
- Ability to stoop, squat or kneel to work at low level painting and/or prep of those surfaces.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to approximately 35 pounds.
- Ability to push / pull objects with up to 35 pounds of force.
- Frequent above shoulder height work and/or climb surfaces to raise the work height surfaces.
- Ability to remove and replace drywall.
- Ability to distinguish between shades of colors and patterns.
- Must have basic understanding of stain, varnish, cleaner, and paint composition and the differences in using each appropriately.
- Actively participates in or initiates problem solving in job-related issues. Works positively with coworkers, sharing job responsibilities when assignments are completed and in times of shortage and special projects.