What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter/Drywall Finisher position at Mayflower Apartments?
The Mayflower 16-story high rise building in Virginia Beach is looking for a dedicated, experienced and passionate Painter/Drywall Finisher:
Responsibilities of the Painter/Drywall finisher:
- Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
- Measure and cut drywall for installation according to client specifications
- Install metal or wood framing, drywall sheets, or other materials to create walls or ceilings.
- Attach sheets to wall studs or metal frames
- Use trowels, knives, or other tools to apply joint compound or plaster to fill in gaps between pieces of drywall or woodwork.
- Smooth out rough surfaces using sandpaper, brushes, or other abrasive tools.
- Tape over joints between drywall pieces using paper or fiberglass mesh tape.
- Apply successive layers of compound until the desired smoothness is achieved.
- Prime and paint finished surfaces as necessary
- Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
- Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
- Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
- Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
- Apply varnish and other finishes
- Follow instructions and examine surfaces
- Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
Requirements of the Painter/Drywall Finished:
- At least 5 years experience in Painting and Dry wall work
- Ability to complete projects unsupervised and unassisted
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements
- Must be able to work on call for emergencies on weekends, evenings and holidays
- organization skills
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with arms, hands, fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift 70 pounds, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23