Skilled Painter – Interior & Exterior Finishes

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington seeks a skilled Painter to apply interior and exterior finishes on City facilities. You will prepare surfaces, tape, bedding, texturing, and apply coats to achieve a professional, durable finish.

You will select paints and materials, operate airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes, and maintain a clean work area while following safety rules. Position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 65 pounds, and a valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials for painting.
• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces.
• Ability to operate a variety of painting equipment and tools.
• Physical ability to perform climbing, reaching, lifting up to 65 lbs.
• Willingness to work in indoor/outdoor environments with fumes and dust.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces to a professional finish.
• Prepare surfaces through taping, bedding, and texturing; match finishes.
• Select paints/stains/varnishes to meet project needs and durability requirements.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment and work area after job completion.

Skills

Paint trade knowledge

Tool handling

Physical stamina

MS Office familiarity

Surface matching

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Texas Class-C Driver's License

Tools

Airless sprayers

Texture guns

Brushes

Microsoft applications

Job description

City of Arlington seeks a skilled Painter to apply interior and exterior finishes on City facilities. You will prepare surfaces, tape, bedding, texturing, and apply coats to achieve a professional, durable finish.

You will select paints and materials, operate airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes, and maintain a clean work area while following safety rules. Position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 65 pounds, and a valid Texas Class C driver's license.