Painter

Painter

Summary :

This position is primarily responsible for applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, drywall, textures, stucko and fixtures of buildings and other structures by performing the following duties.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting.

Smooths surfaces and removes old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.

Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.

Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.

Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch-overs from walls prior to painting.

Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

Paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.

Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.

Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.

Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.

Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover.

Supervisory responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Analytical
• Design
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Technical Skills
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Visionary Leadership
• Change Management
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Managing People
• Quality Management
• Business Acumen
• Cost Consciousness
• Diversity
• Ethics
• Organizational Support
• Strategic Thinking
• Judgement
• Motivation
• Planning / Organizing
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability
• Attendance / Punctuality
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Innovation

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or experience :

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills :

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical skills :

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.