Painter Journeyman

Job Description

1.Prepares, primes, sands, seals, patches, and paints furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, and epoxy, water-proofing and heat resistant finishes.

2.Tapes, flushes, repairs and applies texturing, wallpaper, and acoustic layers on a variety of surfaces.

3.Adjusts colors when necessary; utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.

4.Applies materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and remodeling.

5.Graffiti response and removal using a variety of available products paint remover solvents and soda blasting.

6.Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers and electrostatic sprayers, pumps, etc. Safely stores and labels all materials.

7.Maintains and repairs soda blasting compressor and accessories.

8.Estimates time and materials required; keeps computerized records and submits reports of work performed.

9.Erects scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.

10. Reads and understands blueprints.

11. Offers assistance and advice on materials, designs, and color.

12. Assists in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction.

13. May train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area.

14. Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees.

15. Adheres to all safety procedures.

16. Typically has a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.