Painter

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington seeks a skilled Painter to apply interior and exterior finishes on City facilities. You will prepare surfaces, tape, bedding, texturing, and apply coats to achieve a professional, durable finish.

You will select paints and materials, operate airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes, and maintain a clean work area while following safety rules. Position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 65 pounds, and a valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials for painting.
• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces.
• Ability to operate a variety of painting equipment and tools.
• Physical ability to perform climbing, reaching, lifting up to 65 lbs.
• Willingness to work in indoor/outdoor environments with fumes and dust.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces to a professional finish.
• Prepare surfaces through taping, bedding, and texturing; match finishes.
• Select paints/stains/varnishes to meet project needs and durability requirements.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment and work area after job completion.

Skills

Paint trade knowledge

Tool handling

Physical stamina

MS Office familiarity

Surface matching

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Texas Class-C Driver's License

Tools

Airless sprayers

Texture guns

Brushes

Microsoft applications

Job description

DEPARTMENTAsset ManagementSALARYJOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of Facility supervision, the Painter is responsible for taping, bedding, texturing, and painting of exterior and interior of City facilities. Performs other related duties as needed or directed.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces, as well as furniture, to achieve a professional finish. This includes preparing surfaces for painting, including taping, bedding, and texturing, while matching existing finishes or new finishesRecognize and determine appropriate paint and materials, including stains, varnish, or lacquer, to be used to achieve a professional finishAbility to survey work site to determine the required materials necessary to provide and achieve a professional finishAbility to operate all types of painting equipment such as airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes to achieve a professional finishOTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Completely clean the work area of debris and all materials before leaving the work siteClean and maintain all equipment in good operating condition at all timesPerform or assist other trades when requestedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials regarding the paint tradeSkill in the use of tools common to the paint tradeSkill in the use of various types of paints, stains, varnishes, and surface conditionersAbility to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft applicationsAbility to mix and match existing painted surfacesAbility to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to climbing, reaching, stretching, pulling, pushing, and standingAbility to lift up to 65 lbsAbility to work in both outdoor and indoor environments subject to fumes, odor, dust, and chemical hazardsQualifying Education and Experience :A High School diploma or a GED, plus five years of experience in commercial painting; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.A valid Class-C Texas Drivers License is also required.An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following:Criminal History Check, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical Examination, and a Motor Vehicle Review.City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.