LEAD PAINTER

Job Title: Lead Painter                                                                  Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt 

Reports to: Director of Facilities                                                   Pay Grade: 8                               

Dept. /School: Facilities                                                                Contract Days: 247 

Supervises: None 

Primary Purpose: 

Assists to maintain all district properties in a condition of safety and attractiveness so that the       exterior and interior of buildings will be in a satisfactory condition 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Valid Texas driver’s license 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of painting, repairs, and painting techniques 
• Knowledge of painting equipment 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, and color schedules 
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations 
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems 

• Ability to use hand and power tools 

Experience: 

• 3-5 years’ experience in painting field 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Receive and complete work orders 
• Coordinate, supervise and participate in the maintenance of all paint and furniture finishing and glazing work in the district facilities. 

• Confer with school principals and district administrators in regard to maintaining buildings 
• Interpret plans and read color schedules 
• Train subordinates to perform skills in duties as required to accomplish job goal. 
• Estimate and procure supplies and equipment as needed to fulfill job duties. 
• Establish painting schedules for district facilities. 

• On call 24/7 for emergencies and vandalism. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities. 

Working Conditions: 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (paints and solvents), and loud noises. Frequent district wide travel. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assists Foreman with all painting department employees 

Equipment Used: 

• Paint sprayers, scaffolding, ladders, and various hand Tools 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities. 

Salary : $20 - $28