Painter

Abilene ISD; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a Painter to assist in completing tasks in the Paint Shop. Candidates should have a high school diploma and valid Texas Driver’s License. The role includes knowledge of various painting techniques and must adhere to safety standards in the workplace. This position involves ongoing learning and may require obtaining licenses for specific tasks. Strong communication skills and a dependable character are essential for success. Competitive hourly wage and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and apply painting, brush, roller, and spray techniques.
• Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.
• Willingness to obtain necessary job-related licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work area and proper tool management.
• Report discrepancies to supervisor promptly.
• Assist in training other employees as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of painting techniques

Experience with drywall finishing

Ability to operate rigging

Knowledge of hazardous material handling

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Painting equipment

Scaffolding

Respirator

Job description

• Position Type: Facilities/Custodial/Facilities
• Date Posted: 5/20/2025
• Location: Facilities
• Date Available: 06/09/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The role of a painter is to help complete the work assigned to the Paint Shop.

EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record
• Must have knowledge of, experience with, and/or willing to learn:
  • Washing and cleaning materials and techniques
  • Painting, brush, roller, and/or spray application techniques for all types of materials familiar to the painting trade
  • Drywall surfaces – taping, sanding, finishing
  • Wall covering – Layout, application techniques and procedures related to decorating with wall coverings and fabrics
  • Surfaces – Recognition of and proper procedures to decorate and protect all types of surfaces (wood, steel, concrete, brick, plaster, etc.)
  • Sand and water blasting – Types of equipment, materials, necessary air pressures to clean surfaces.
  • Rigging – Built-up or suspended scaffolding, (ladders, stringers, stages, hooks, ropes, and rolling, etc.)
  • Staining – Woods new and old, finishing or refinishing, furniture and/or woodwork
  • Related shop work – procedures necessary to work on production and special assignments requested by departments for new or refurbished equipment and materials

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

• Be honest, dependable and of good moral character
• Support board and administrative policies and decisions
• Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, personal appearance and possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Conform to industry and shop standards of safety. Maintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered by the trade. Promptly report accidents on the job. Prepare and submit accident reports to Supervisor. The journeyman will be responsible for adhering to policies, practices, and procedures on safety and operational instructions. Comply with rules and regulations applicable to building codes.
• Report observed facility discrepancies to supervisor
• May be required to assist with maintaining files
• Duties also include other miscellaneous coatings, finishes, sealants, weatherization products, graffiti removal, etc.
• Prepare and submit paperwork for materials required to complete assigned tasks. Plan work to ensure cost effective use of labor and materials
• Have enough strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Inspects completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory work quality, operating procedures, efficiency, progress, methods and practices, safety, and other established standards and requirements are satisfactorily met and maintained
• Assist the Supervisor – Guides, trains, and gives technical assistance to other shop employees engaged in daily activities
• Assist the Supervisor – inspects completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory work quality, operating procedures, efficiency, progress, methods, and practices, safety, and other established standards and requirements are satisfactorily met and maintained
• Initiates the purchase of supplies, tools, and equipment in accordance with established purchasing procedures. Plan, develop and manage efficient, economical preventative maintenance of tools and equipment assigned to the shop.
• Prioritize schedules and activities to ensure prolonged life, usefulness, and safety of equipment to minimize breakdowns, failures, and hazards
• Willing to acquire job related license(s) that may be required
• Continue to learn and develop in the field

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep Paint Shop Supervisor informed as to job progress or changes that must be made
• Check in and out daily with the Paint Shop Supervisor or in the absence of the Supervisor, the next senior management personnelMaintain and document color codes, formulation, and records of campuses, i.e., colors and schedules
• Conform to industry and shop standards of safety. Maintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered by the trade. Promptly report accidents on the job. Prepare and submit accident reports to Supervisor. Responsible for adhering to policies, practices, and procedures on safety and operational instructions. Comply with rules and regulations applicable to building codes.
• Load and unload materials and equipment as necessary
• Keep all equipment and tools operating properly, safely and in concordance with applicable codes and related safety regulations and recommendations
• Must be able to wear a respirator when spray painting
• Responsible for proper and legal handling of all paints, coatings, hazardous waste, etc. storage and disposal
• May be required to obtain an asbestos license, lead management or other license as deemed necessary
• Be available for emergency response and support, i.e., duties may require overtime, weekends, late night work and holiday work to perform the tasks required by AISD
• Coordinate scheduling of work on campus with principals. Check in prior to commencing work – brief principal prior to leaving
• Work with other trades and shops in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Keep all work areas clean. Thorough clean up should be done at the end of all completed work.
• Journeyman are expected to improve and expand knowledge in the field and to assist those assigned to improve and expand
• May have to work above 12-50 feet and operate a bucket lift for high work
• Conform to District and Facilities department policies
• Perform other assigned duties

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Assembling and moving ladders, scaffolding, trailers, compressors, etc.
• Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds
• May be required to wear a respirator and pass appropriate pulmonary physical
• Exposure to noise and communicable diseases
• Extreme cold/heat
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions
• Work in confined spaces
• Exposure to legal limits of pesticides and herbicides
• Exposure to odors and gases
• Tolerate exposure to grasses and other outside environments

Wage/Hour Status

Non‑exempt

Pay Grade

Auxiliary – 4

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job. I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Attachment: Painter.pdf