Painter

Windsor Court Hotel; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans seeks a conscientious Painter to maintain and finish interior and exterior surfaces. You will mix paints, prep walls, apply primers, and select the appropriate finishes, using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and up to five years of relevant experience, strong hand-eye coordination, and the ability to read work orders and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–5 years of painting experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work under supervision.
• Good communication skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift/move heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains brushes and other tools used after painting jobs.
• Mixes and matches paint types and colors to required finish.
• Prepares surfaces with primers or sealers for finish coats.
• Applies paint, varnish, and finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Inspects walls to determine number of coats; covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape.
• Calculates quantities needed based on surface measurements; follows safety procedures.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to follow directions

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paint brushes

Spray guns

Rollers

Thinner

Primer/sealer application

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains brushes and other tools utilized after every painting job.
• Effectively mixes and matches various types of paint.
• Demonstrates appropriate usage of paint brushes, thinner, and other tools and equipment.
• Inspects the walls and decides upon the number of paint coats that will be required.
• Maintains quality and standards of work.
• Applies paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Mixes and matches colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• Fills nail holes, joints, and cracks in walls with plaster or other filler.
• Covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and removes fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Calculates amounts of required materials and estimates costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Requisitions new painting supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 0 to 5 years of experience.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Physical stamina.