Painter I

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a skilled painter to apply various coatings to enhance and protect both interior and exterior surfaces of schools. This role involves preparation work like cleaning surfaces, mixing paints, and minor plastering repairs. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or trade certificate plus experience as a journeyman painter.

The job requires valid Virginia Driver's License and familiarity with maintenance documentation software. All applicants will model nondiscriminatory practices in their work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school certificate of completion is required.
• Moderate experience as a skilled journeyman painter is preferred.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cleans and paints surfaces including walls and furniture.
• Operates various tools for painting and cleaning.
• Documents labor and materials using maintenance software.

Skills

Painting techniques

Surface preparation

Color matching

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or trade school certificate

Tools

Paint brushes

Spray guns

Paint rollers

Cleaning tools

Job description

Job Summary

Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. Reads work orders or receives instruction from supervisor and/or crew leader.

Essential Duties

• Prepares, cleans and paints surface of walls, floors, ceiling and furniture; mix material used as paints, stains, varnishes, enamels and lacquers to match specified colors.
• Spreads drop cloths over floor and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as base boards, door frames and windows with masking tape to protect surface during painting.
• Makes minor plastering repairs to walls and ceiling; uses brushes, spray guns and paint rollers as required.
• Removes old paint by various paint methods. Cleans tools and equipment after use.
• Ensure all material is stocked daily on painter’s truck prior to leaving for job site; keep up with cleaning old or outdated material off of vehicle.
• Access and navigate the School Dude maintenance software to document labor, materials, and other applicable data.
• Access and navigate the SunTrust Spending Platform to reconcile P-Card purchases.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or trade school certificate of completion is required. Moderate experience as a skilled journeyman painter is preferred. The ability to operate a motor vehicle with valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.