Painter

Job Summary

Skilled craft-work preparing and applying paint to exterior and interior surfaces. This entrance level class lies below that of Painter Foreperson.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing dirt, scales, rust, old paint, grease, and other materials.
2. Scrubs, pressure washes, scrapes, and sands surfaces.
3. Applies primers and sizing.
4. Patches drywall, plaster, and other surfaces of furniture, equipment, and the interiors and exteriors of buildings.
5. Mixes, tints, and applies paint to furniture, equipment, and the interiors and exteriors of buildings.
6. Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
7. Cleans and maintains rollers, brushes, and spray guns, and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.
8. Cleans and maintains work area as needed.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Probation: Six (6) months

Qualifications

Open Requirements: Must have four (4) years of full-time painting experience using tools and equipment of the painting trade such as spray guns, rollers, brushes, paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, paint removers, airless sprayers, and pressure washers.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing: A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. Depending on assignment, a valid Florida Class D Driver's License may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in painting that is acquired through training and job experience
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in painting interior and exterior surfaces
• Knowledge of drywall and plaster finishing
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in painting
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment used in painting
• Skill in basic oral, written, and interpersonal communications
• Ability to mix, match, and tint paint and colors
• Ability to read, understand and apply job-related information and materials.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work at heights on extension ladders, scaffolding, or use aerial man lifts
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle