Position Summary

The Commercial Painter completes the scope of work as requested by the General Contractor. This includes the prepping, priming, and painting of surfaces using the specified techniques and specifications detailed in the scope. You’re expected to execute your portion of the workplan created by the assigned Foreman to ensure the completion of the scope of work in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

1. Understand the Paint Process.
2. Prepare required surfaces for painting.
3. Apply first and final coats using brushes and rollers.
4. Apply spray coatings.
5. Complete punch lists.
6. Operates lifts as needed.
7. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List any other qualifications (if needed) not mentioned below that are necessary.

• Communication Skills- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand and correctly use terms and vocabulary common to the construction field.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a benefit.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to take measurements, use various scale conversions as well as determine special restrictions.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability assess and resolve minor problems.

Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED preferred, at least 1 year of field experience.

Certifications

Lift Certification, Fit Test

Physical Requirements   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in physically demanding jobs, including standing, kneeling, bending, lifting 50+ pounds regularly and working at varying heights.

Working Conditions 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Various environmental conditions, including various temperatures and varying noise levels.