TS/SCI Painter – Precision Surfaces & Finishes

Amentum; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Painter for our Springfield, VA client facility. The Painter will smooth and finish surfaces and paint floors, walls, and miscellaneous surfaces using a variety of tools and materials.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. Responsibilities include applying finishes, preparing surfaces, and maintaining safety at job sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in paint preparation, painting, sanding and related field.
• Knowledge of preparation and painting of equipment, buildings and other structures.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of the painting trade and take precautionary measures.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings and other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Cover surfaces with canvas drop cloth or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster; or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.
• Remove fixtures such as frames, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofing membranes and caulking.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Skills

Painting

Surface preparation

Read work orders

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brushes

Spray guns

Rollers

Caulking guns

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Painter for our Springfield, VA client facility. The Painter will smooth and finish surfaces and paint floors, walls, and miscellaneous surfaces using a variety of tools and materials.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. Responsibilities include applying finishes, preparing surfaces, and maintaining safety at job sites.