Painter (53026)

New Mexico Highlands University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in the United States is seeking a maintenance painter supervisor to lead waterproofing and painting projects, inspect buildings, and document repair needs. You will plan work, estimate costs, select materials, and develop schedules for completion.

You will apply paints, sealers, varnishes, and stains to interior and exterior surfaces, operate airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and lifts, and maintain tools.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: three (3) years in a related trade.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans work; estimates job costs, and selects materials.
• Surveys buildings to determine repairs needed and develops schedules for completion.
• Applies paints, sealers, solvents, varnishes and stains to exterior and interior building surfaces.
• Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
• Cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, spray units, and hand tools.
• Performs exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks.
• Follows safety codes and procedures; understands verbal and written instructions.
• Uses high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior panel seams, windows, and doors.
• Performs refinishing tasks including wood prep, staining, and sealing.
• Promotes safety and proper care of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Follow instructions

Hand & power tools

Light equipment operation

Team player

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the General Maintenance Manager, leads planning efforts for waterproofing and painting projects. Inspects buildings and documents interior and exterior finish coating repair requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans work; estimates job costs, and selects materials.
• Surveys buildings to determine repairs needed and develops schedules for completion.
• Applies paints, sealers, solvents, varnishes and stains to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, furniture, and wood.
• Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
• Cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, spray units, and hand tools.
• Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks.
• Follows all applicable local, state and federal codes and statutes in the field. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, and performs a variety of manual tasks, as required.
• Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors.
• Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining, and sealing.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Work in dirty/dusty conditions – Frequently
• Work in loud conditions – Frequently
• Work around fumes and odors – Frequently
• Work in wet and humid environment – Occasionally
• Work in poorly lit areas – Occasionally
• Work on elevated heights – Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Work in noisy conditions – Occasionally
• Pushing greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Pulling greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Work in extreme temperatures – Frequently
• Work in smoky conditions – Occasionally