Painter

**SUMMARY:**Under general supervision from the General Maintenance Manager, leads planning efforts for waterproofing and painting projects. Inspects buildings and documents interior and exterior finish coating repair requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans work; estimates job costs, and selects materials.
• Surveys buildings to determine repairs needed and develops schedules for completion.
• Applies paints, sealers, solvents, varnishes and stains to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, furniture, and wood.
• Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
• Cleans and maintains brushes, rollers, spray units, and hand tools.
• Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks.
• Follows all applicable local, state and federal codes and statutes in the field. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, and performs a variety of manual tasks, as required.
• Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors.
• Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining, and sealing.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
• EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Work in dirty/dusty conditions – Frequently
• Work in loud conditions – Frequently
• Work around fumes and odors – Frequently
• Work in wet and humid environment – Occasionally
• Work in poorly lit areas – Occasionally
• Work on elevated heights – Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Work in noisy conditions – Occasionally
• Pushing greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Pulling greater than fifty (50) pounds with assistance – Occasionally
• Work in extreme temperatures – Frequently
• Work in smoky conditions – Occasionally