Shelter Painter & Prep Specialist

Elite Aluminum Corp; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Aluminum Corp is seeking a skilled painter/finisher to handle painting and repair duties for fold-out shelters. The role requires preparing surfaces, masking, applying primers and finishes, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Responsibilities include setting up ventilation, selecting appropriate finishes, maintaining supplies, and reviewing work orders to complete assignments per specifications.

Responsibilities

• Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
• Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes
• Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth
• Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them
• Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications
• Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps
• Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches
• Estimating time and material costs on painting projects
• Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aids
• Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
• Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary
• Following safeguards, rules and regulations

Tools

Painter tools

Ventilators

Scrapers

Job description

Elite Aluminum Corp is seeking a skilled painter/finisher to handle painting and repair duties for fold-out shelters. The role requires preparing surfaces, masking, applying primers and finishes, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Responsibilities include setting up ventilation, selecting appropriate finishes, maintaining supplies, and reviewing work orders to complete assignments per specifications.