Facility Painter: Expert Interior & Exterior Finishes

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking a Painter to perform interior and exterior painting of City facilities, including surface prep, taping, bedding, and texturing to achieve professional finishes.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED with five years of commercial painting experience; ability to lift 65 lbs; and a valid Texas driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials in painting.
• Skill in using tools common to the paint trade.
• Skill in applying paints, stains, varnishes, and surface conditioners.
• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces.
• Physical ability to climb, reach, stretc h, pull, push, and stand.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with fumes and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces, as well as furniture, to achieve a professional finish.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including taping, bedding, and texturing, while matching finishes.
• Recognize and determine appropriate paints and materials to achieve a professional finish.
• Survey work site to determine required materials for a professional finish.
• Operate painting equipment such as airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes.
• Completely clean the work area and leave site free of debris.
• Clean and maintain equipment in good operating condition; assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Paint trade knowledge

Surface prep and finishing

Physical ability (lift up to 65 lbs)

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years experience in commercial painting

Tools

Airless sprayers

Texture guns

Paint brushes

Ladders / scaffolding

Job description

The City of Arlington is seeking a Painter to perform interior and exterior painting of City facilities, including surface prep, taping, bedding, and texturing to achieve professional finishes.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED with five years of commercial painting experience; ability to lift 65 lbs; and a valid Texas driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available.