PAINTER FOREMAN

Wayne County Government; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wayne County Government is seeking a skilled Painter Foreman to supervise painting projects. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, coordinating staff, and performing hands-on painting duties. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in commercial painting and hold relevant certifications, including a Journeyman Card.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as Journeyman Foreman.
• At least 5 years as a Commercial Laborer - Painter.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of Painter staff.
• Conduct health and safety inspections.
• Paint walls, buildings, and other structures.

Skills

Supervision

Safety Procedures

Painting Techniques

Color Mixing

Surface Preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Paint apprenticeship Program

Journeyman Card

Tools

Caulking Guns

Brushes

Spray Guns

Ladders

Job description

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Painter Foreman will be responsible for all of the duties listed, but not limited to the following: paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. The working Foreman is responsible for ensuring that all safety procedures are followed: trains new employees, plan and issue work schedules, discipline procedures, complete daily time sheets, overtime records and requisitions, order materials and distribute supplies and equipment. The working Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate activities of Sub-Foreman and tradesmen staff and schedule assignments. Along with duties inherent in the supervision of employees, the working Foreman may work directly with the public and is expected to facilitate a professional relationship. Work is performed in accordance with standard trade practices.

Required Tasks

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Painters.
• Supervise Painter staff.
• Work Independently with little supervision & perform other duties as assigned
• Conduct Health and safety inspections.
• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scraper, brushes, steel wool or sanding machines.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns or rollers.
• Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
• Polish final coats to specified finishes.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application and customer's wishes.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning or using water or abrasive blasting.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps or electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering or faux finishing.
• Assist other tradesman on projects
• Other related duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Completion of Paint apprenticeship Program
• Journeyman Card
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple criminal background investigations.

Experience Requirements

• Ten (10) years as Journeyman Foreman
• At least five (5) years within the last eight (8) years of experience as a Commercial Laborer - Painter

THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION WITH WORKING HOURS OF 3:00PM - 11:30PM.