A Painter applies paint to walls of houses or buildings, including interior and exterior walls. Prepares wall surfaces before painting. May specialize in painting industrial structures.
- Fort Worth, Texas This job is also posted in Northwest Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5860310
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title:
Painter (0384)
Reports to: Executive Director of Facilities Dept. /
School:
Facilities, Planning & Construction Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Pay Grade:
M20
Duty Days:
261
Date Revised:
05/2021
Primary Purpose:
Under general supervision, apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district. To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.
Qualifications:
High school diploma preferred
Valid Texas driver's license
Meet district vehicle driver eligibility requirement.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade
Ability to match & apply texture
Ability to mix & match paint
Ability to patch wall surfaces
Ability to paint & finish wood & metal doors
Ability to determine proper types of paints, primers, sealers, & finish to apply for excellent results
Ability to finish fine wood cabinets & furniture
Ability to strip & re-finish doors, cabinets, & furniture
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work independently
Minimum of seven (7) years of successful experience in painting, remodeling, maintenance and/or new construction
Major Responsibilities & Duties:
Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
Report to work on time each day.
Be able to work without direct supervision.
Perform the painting duties necessary to maintain in good repair building casework, walls, doors, door & window frames.
Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
Stripe fire lanes & parking lots.
Use a variety of painter's hand tools and equipment.
Use a variety of power painters, texture, & spray guns.
Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint.
Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler.
Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to crease special effects.
Erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform tasks above ground level.
Detect needed repairs on buildings, ground, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
Prepare all painted signs required by the district.
Maintain accurate records of material and labor used.
Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment.
Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
Handle and dispose of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Select materials necessary for the work.
Prepare cabinets for finishing (sanding & filling).
Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Supervisory Duties:
N/A
Equipment Used:
Assorted hand tools
Rollers & brushes
Power drills
Spray Guns
Striper
Sanders
Grinders
Ladders
Scaffolds
Man lifts (electric, hydraulic, gas)
Working Conditions;
Mental Demands:
Ability to read
Ability to communicate
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Physical Demands:
Continuous heavy lifting
Continuous carrying
Continuous reaching above shoulder level
Frequent driving of vehicles
Continuous working with stairs
Continuous climbing of ramps
Continuous climbing ladders
Frequent climbing of scaffolds
Continuous walking
Continuous standing
Continuous squatting
Continuous kneeling
Limited sitting
Sensory Requirements:
Significant hearing
Near vision
Far vision
Peripheral vision
Color discrimination
Depth perception
Environment:
Subject to temperature extremes
Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials
Must work:
with machinery with moving parts
around moving vehicles
on ladders
inside and outside
on slippery, uneven walking surfaces at heights up to 120 ft.
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Special Conditions:
Hours shall be Monday through Thursday; 2:30 PM to 1:30 AM, with a one-hour lunch & two fifteen minute breaks. This equals an equivalent of 261 calendar days.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.