PAINTER (Full-Time w/ Benefits)

Navy Exchange Service Command; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command in Pensacola is seeking a skilled painter to perform preparation, painting and finishing on buildings, counters and fixtures.

Responsibilities include surface prep, mixing coatings, matching textures, and applying finishes with brushes, rollers or spray equipment while adhering to safety standards.

Standing and bending are required; the role demands physical stamina and attention to detail to achieve durable, high-quality results in varied environments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in standard painting methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying.
• Five years of professional painting experience including rubbing down fine-textured finishes and graining techniques.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and achieve consistent coating finishes.

Responsibilities

• Paints a variety of surfaces according to directions.
• Prepares coating materials by blending, tinting and adding additives.
• Builds up shapes and levels surfaces with various materials.
• Ensures coating finish matches texture and thickness requirements.
• Uses brushes, rollers, spray guns and related tools.
• Works in standing, bending, kneeling positions and handles up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Painting methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray guns

Trowels

Viscosity testers

Graining devices

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

260003QO

Primary Location

United States-Florida-Pensacola

Other Locations

United States-Florida-Pensacola

Organization

MID SOUTH

Job Summary:

Paints such as buildings, counters, cabinets, etc. using standard painting methods such as brushing, rolling, and spraying. Must also have a knowledge of rubbing down fine-textured finishes, marbling, mottling, and graining techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Paints a variety of surfaces according to directions.
• Has knowledge of any of the accepted surface preparations, coating methods and techniques including those designed to give special effects.
• Prepares coating materials by blending, tinting, toning and mixes in various additives.
• Builds up shapes and levels surfaces with metal and synthetic resins, plastics and patching compounds.
• Obtains finely smoothed surfaces with abrasives, evens out dents by burning-in processes and treats surfaces with precoating agents.
• Assures that the coating finish meets the desired match texture and thickness requirements.
• Uses a variety of tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns trowels, straight edges, viscosity testers, and graining devices.
• Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally handles materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works inside and outside. Dirt, spray and fumes are usually present. Is occasionally exposed to bad weather that requires wearing heavy and uncomfortable protective clothing. Is exposed frequently to cuts and bruises and the possibility of broken bones from falling ladders and scaffolds.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform standard painting methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying of various surfaces, buildings, walls, counters, cabinets, etc.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Five years of experience performing professional painting work including rubbing down fine-textured finishes, marbling, mottling, and graining techniques, surface preparation, coating methods and techniques including those designed to give special effects, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds, occasionally handles materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.