Painter

Tague Lumber of Media; Moylan (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tague Lumber is seeking a skilled in-house, full-time, year-round Painter to paint interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of Tague buildings in the Greater Philadelphia area. The role requires travel to different locations during the week and selecting the right materials for each job.

Candidates should have 5+ years of painting experience, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR, and the ability to obtain a Medical Card for commercial driving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial/residential painting experience (interior and exterior).
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record meeting minimal MVR standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Medical Card for driving commercial vehicles.
• Ability to work at various heights and spaces safely.
• A keen eye for detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Tague facilities to determine painting requirements.
• Maintain a color palette for each location.
• Cover trims, floors, furniture with masking tape and drop cloths.
• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Mix and match paint, stain, and finishes per specs.
• Apply finishes with precision using appropriate tools.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks as needed.
• Maintain inventory of painting supplies.
• Comply with chemical and waste storage regulations.
• Build scaffolding per safety regulations.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Job description

Description

Tague Lumber is seeking a skilled an in-house, full-time, year-round Painter to paint interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of Tague buildings, primarily located in the Greater Philadelphia area. This position will travel to different locations throughout the week. The successful candidate will be able to select the right material for the job, and have experience painting with various tools and in various heights and spaces while observing all safety measures. They must be reliable and possess great attention to detail in completing their duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel to Tague facilities and communicate with managers to determine painting requirements
• Maintain a color palette including specific colors to be used for different items at each location
• Cover trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths, and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
• Prepare surfaces to be painted
• Mix and match paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications
• Precisely apply paint, stain, and other finishes to paint surfaces using the appropriate tools
• Perform basic carpentry work, such as preparing walls and other surfaces through sanding, taping off outlets, repairing cracks, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, and tarps
• Comply with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices
• Build scaffolding according to safety regulations
• Maintains a clean work area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 5+ years of commercial/residential painting experience both interior and exterior
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Tague’s minimal MVR standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Medical Card for driving commercial vehicles
• Obtain certification to work on a scissor lift. Tague will provide the necessary training.
• Ability to paint with precision
• Ability to perform basic carpentry work
• A keen eye for detail
• Experience with moving jobs forward with little directions from other

Work Environment

Requires work inside and outside of buildings, frequent heavy lifting required.