PAINTER

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) in Norfolk, VA seeks a skilled painter to apply coatings to buildings, counters and cabinets using brushing, rolling and spraying. Knowledge of rubbing down fine-textured finishes, marbling, mottling and graining is required.

The role involves standing, bending, climbing and lifting up to 40 pounds, with work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. This is a full-time position with a typical 35+ hour schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of general experience with painting methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying.
• Five years of experience performing professional painting work including rubbing down fine-textured finishes, marbling, mottling and graining techniques.
• One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Paints a variety of surfaces according to directions using brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels and other tools.
• Prepares coating materials by blending tinting and toning, and adds additives as needed to achieve required texture or finish.
• Works inside and outside; stands, bends, crouches and climbs; lifts up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

High school education

Job description

Job Summary:

Paints such as buildings counters cabinets etc. using standard painting methods such as brushing rolling and spraying. Must also have a knowledge of rubbing down fine-textured finishes marbling mottling and graining techniques.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paints a variety of surfaces according to directions. Has knowledge of any of the accepted surface preparations coating methods and techniques including those designed to give special effects. Prepares coating materials by blending tinting toning and mixes in various additives. Builds up shapes and levels surfaces with metal and synthetic resins plastics and patching compounds. Obtains finely smoothed surfaces with abrasives evens out dents by burning-in processes and treats surfaces with precoating agents. Assures that the coating finish meets the desired match texture and thickness requirements.
• Uses a variety of tools and equipment such as brushes rollers spray guns trowels straight edges viscosity testers and graining devices.
• Is required to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts carries and sets up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds. Occasionally handles materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.
• Works inside and outside. Dirt spray and fumes are usually present. Is occasionally exposed to bad weather that requires wearing heavy and uncomfortable protective clothing. Is exposed frequently to cuts and bruises and the possibility of broken bones from falling ladders and scaffolds.
• Performs other related work as assigned

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform standard painting methods such as brushing rolling and spraying of various surfaces buildings walls counters cabinets etc.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Five years of experience performing professional painting work including rubbing down fine-textured finishes marbling mottling and graining techniques surface preparation coating methods and techniques including those designed to give special effects etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts carries and sets up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds occasionally handles materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.

Primary Location

United States-Virginia-Norfolk

Organization

NEXCOMHQ

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Nov 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM