Painter

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking a Painter to perform interior and exterior painting of City facilities, including surface prep, taping, bedding, and texturing to achieve professional finishes.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED with five years of commercial painting experience; ability to lift 65 lbs; and a valid Texas driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials in painting.
• Skill in using tools common to the paint trade.
• Skill in applying paints, stains, varnishes, and surface conditioners.
• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces.
• Physical ability to climb, reach, stretc h, pull, push, and stand.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with fumes and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces, as well as furniture, to achieve a professional finish.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including taping, bedding, and texturing, while matching finishes.
• Recognize and determine appropriate paints and materials to achieve a professional finish.
• Survey work site to determine required materials for a professional finish.
• Operate painting equipment such as airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes.
• Completely clean the work area and leave site free of debris.
• Clean and maintain equipment in good operating condition; assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Paint trade knowledge

Surface prep and finishing

Physical ability (lift up to 65 lbs)

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years experience in commercial painting

Tools

Airless sprayers

Texture guns

Paint brushes

Ladders / scaffolding

Job description

DEPARTMENT Asset Management SALARY JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of Facility supervision, the Painter is responsible for taping, bedding, texturing, and painting of exterior and interior of City facilities. Performs other related duties as needed or directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces, as well as furniture, to achieve a professional finish.
• This includes preparing surfaces for painting, including taping, bedding, and texturing, while matching existing finishes or new finishes.
• Recognize and determine appropriate paint and materials, including stains, varnish, or lacquer, to be used to achieve a professional finish.
• Ability to survey work site to determine the required materials necessary to provide and achieve a professional finish.
• Ability to operate all types of painting equipment such as airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes to achieve a professional finish.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Completely clean the work area of debris and all materials before leaving the work site.
• Clean and maintain all equipment in good operating condition at all times.
• Perform or assist other trades when requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials regarding the paint trade
• Skill in the use of tools common to the paint trade
• Skill in the use of various types of paints, stains, varnishes, and surface conditioners
• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to climbing, reaching, stretching, pulling, pushing, and standing
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs
• Ability to work in both outdoor and indoor environments subject to fumes, odor, dust, and chemical hazards

Qualifying Education and Experience:

A High School diploma or a GED, plus five years of experience in commercial painting; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. A valid Class-C Texas Drivers License is also required. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following:

• Criminal History Check
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Physical Examination
• Motor Vehicle Review.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses. Become a leader in your chosen profession by joining the City’s dynamic workforce and make a positive contribution to the American Dream City! The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail]. If you do not find a job that suits your experience, we welcome you to introduce yourself so Human Resources may be able to guide you to other opportunities.