Painter

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Springfield, VA has a Painter opening at our client facility. The Painter will smooth and finish surfaces and paint floors, walls, and miscellaneous surfaces using a variety of tools and materials.

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI. Responsibilities include applying finishes, primers, masking, caulking, and surface preparation. The role requires a high school diploma and two years of painting experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of equipment, buildings and other structures, support equipment, and components, for both interior and exterior work.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of the painting trade and take precautionary measures as needed.
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings and other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Cover surfaces with canvas drop cloth or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster; or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.
• Remove fixtures such as frames, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofing membranes and caulking.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Hazard awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years painting experience

Job description

Amentum has a Painter opening at our Springfield, VA client facility. The Painter will smooth and finish surfaces and paint floors, walls, and miscellaneous surfaces using a variety of tools and materials.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings and other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.


• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.


• Cover surfaces with canvas drop cloth or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.


• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster; or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.


• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.


• Remove fixtures such as frames, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.


• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.


• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.


• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.


• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofing membranes and caulking.


• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of equipment, buildings and other structures, support equipment, and components, for both interior and exterior work.


• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.


• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of the painting trade and take precautionary measures as needed.


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Two (2) years of experience in a paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing or related field required.


• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.

Work Environment

• Ability to lift/carry at least 50 lbs.


• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Compensation Details:

38.99

Original Posting:

08/19/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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