PAINTER

SUMMARY

Applies coats of paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the Engineering, using paintbrushes, rollers, scrapers and blowtorches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, wire brushes or steel wool and removes old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scrapes, wire brushes or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.

• Fills nail holes, cracks and joints with putty plaster or other filler. Selects premixed paints or prepares paint to match specified colors by blending and mixing required proportions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances.

• Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun or paint roller and electrostatic paint. Simulates wood-grain, marble, brick or tile effects.

• Creates special effects by applying paint.

• Place cloth or canvas over floors and furniture to protect them from spattered paint.

May perform any or all of the following: Cut stencils and stencil surfaces with lettering or decorations, paint signs on such surfaces as cloth, bulletin boards, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – None

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); Trade or vocational school graduate or three year's experience as a painter.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English is required. Communication includes both verbal and written skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with other tradesmen as well as peers, supervision and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Simple mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Must also have the ability to understand concepts such as diameter, radius, circumference, etc.

REASONING ABILITY Able to prioritize the needs and accomplish goals given by management in a timely manner

Valid NC Driving License

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to climb, work in hot or cold environments within the scope of OSHA and other applicable jurisdiction regulations, perform confined space entry via manhole or other available ingress/egress points, must be able to safely carry and or hold a minimum of fifty (50) pounds and perform all required range of motions normally expected of a person performing painting work. Employee must be able to work standing up, sitting, crouching or lying prone while properly using hand and power tools to perform assigned tasks. Employee must be able to work while wearing prescribed safety equipment including safety shoes. While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands / arms are also required. The ability to communicate while working, both via speech and hearing is required. Vision requirements include the ability to see close work, see distance, use depth perception and adjust focus both for distance and for changing light conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work-environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to hot (up to 120 degree Fahrenheit) and cold (down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit) for short periods of time (and with appropriate protective equipment) may be experienced. Exposure to humid and wet environments is also anticipated. Transiting from job site to job site within the environment may require the ability to bend, crawl and climb safely. The work environment frequently requires exposure to mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles such as dust and water vapor, possible electric shock, chemicals of a toxic or corrosive nature and vibration are also present (at times) in the work environment.