Lead Painter & Surface Prep Specialist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

TTUHSC is seeking an experienced painter to apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces on campus facilities. The role involves surface prep, masking, and applying decorative finishes, with potential supervision of assistants.

Required is a high school diploma and three years of related painting experience. Preferred are experience with maps/blueprints and commercial-level painting tasks.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Three years of job-related painting experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
• Smooths surfaces and prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or filler.
• Removes fixtures from walls prior to painting.
• Sets up drop cloths and masking to protect surfaces during painting.
• Paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun, or rollers.
• Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
• Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge or fingers for decorative effects.
• Erects scaffolding or ladders as needed.
• Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

TTUHSC is seeking an experienced painter to apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces on campus facilities. The role involves surface prep, masking, and applying decorative finishes, with potential supervision of assistants.

Required is a high school diploma and three years of related painting experience. Preferred are experience with maps/blueprints and commercial-level painting tasks.