Painter

Duval County Public Schools; Orlando, Jacksonville (FL, FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled painter to join their team. This role involves preparing and applying paint to both interior and exterior surfaces, ensuring a high-quality finish. The ideal candidate will have four years of experience in the painting trade and be proficient in using various tools and equipment. The position requires a valid Florida Driver's License and involves working at heights. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our facilities.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time painting experience required.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and painting techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by removing dirt and old paint.
• Apply primers and paints to various surfaces.
• Maintain and clean painting tools and work area.

Skills

Spray Guns

Rollers

Brushes

Paints

Varnishes

Lacquers

Enamels

Paint Removers

Pressure Washers

Drywall Finishing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Aerial Man Lifts

Extension Ladders

Job description

Additional Referendum Monies Available

PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR FL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO THE ATTACHMENT AREA OF YOUR APPLICATION

Job Summary

Skilled craft-work preparing and applying paint to exterior and interior surfaces. This entrance level class lies below that of Painter Foreperson.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares surfaces to be painted by removing dirt, scales, rust, old paint, grease, and other materials.

2. Scrubs, pressure washes, scrapes, and sands surfaces.

3. Applies primers and sizing.

4. Patches drywall, plaster, and other surfaces of furniture, equipment, and the interiors and exteriors of buildings.

5. Mixes, tints, and applies paint to furniture, equipment, and the interiors and exteriors of buildings.

6. Erects and dismantles scaffolding.

7. Cleans and maintains rollers, brushes, and spray guns, and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.

8. Cleans and maintains work area as needed.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Probation: Six (6) months

Qualifications

Open Requirements: Must have four (4) years of full-time painting experience using tools and equipment of the painting trade such as spray guns, rollers, brushes, paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, paint removers, airless sprayers, and pressure washers.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing: A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. Depending on assignment, a valid Florida Class D Driver's License may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in painting that is acquired through training and job experience


• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in painting interior and exterior surfaces


• Knowledge of drywall and plaster finishing


• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in painting


• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions


• Skill in the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment used in painting


• Skill in basic oral, written, and interpersonal communications


• Ability to mix, match, and tint paint and colors


• Ability to read, understand and apply job-related information and materials.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions


• Ability to work at heights on extension ladders, scaffolding, or use aerial man lifts


• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to operate a motor vehicle