Painter

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled painter to correctly prep and paint designated park areas, ensuring color accuracy and durable finishes. The role requires hands-on work, following safety policies and maintaining clean work areas.

Responsibilities include gathering tools, mixing colors, prepping surfaces, applying paint with brushes, rollers or spray, and completing drywall finishing as needed while documenting work and complying with EH&S policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Three years minimum experience; five years for lead work preferable.
• Ability to prep surfaces, mix colors, and apply paint with brushes, rollers or spray.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare tools and materials needed for assigned tasks.
• Pick colors and mix paint; maintain painting documentation.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, scraping, caulking, and sanding.
• Apply paint to surfaces using brush, roller or spray equipment.
• Mud, tape and finish interior drywall as needed.
• Clean up the work area and store tools properly.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies and participate in related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color matching

Painting

Surface prep

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brush

Roller

Spray equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

To correctly prep and paint designated park areas as assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers and prepares necessary information, tools and items needed to complete all assigned tasks.
• Picks colors and mixes paint while using color matching for desired assignment. Creates, maintains and uses painting documentation.
• Preps surface to be painted. Consists of cleaning, scraping, caulking, applying putty, and sanding.
• Applies paint to prepared surface assigned including but not limited to brush, roller, spray.
• Mud, tape and finish interior drywall.
• Cleans up paint area. Consists of picking up used tarps, scraping, removing tape, cleaning brushes used, cleaning spills, resealing paint cans, and cleaning paint buckets. Then stores equipment/tools in designated storage area.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE:

To correctly prep and paint designated park areas as assigned

EDUCATION:

High school degree or GED is required

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years minimum experience considered 1st Tier
• 5 years minimum experience considered 2nd Tier, providing work direction preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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