Maintenance Painter

Summary/General Description of Job:

The Maintenance Painter paints walls, equipment, buildings, bridges and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.  The incumbent removes old paint to prepare surfaces prior to painting and mixes colors to obtain desired color or consistency.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

§  Paints and redecorates walls, woodwork and fixtures of an establishment.

§  Assesses surface peculiarities and specific preparation for various types of paint required for different applications including, metal, wood, concrete, sheetrock and epoxy-based coatings.

§  Prepares surface for painting by removing old finish or by placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices and applying paint with spray gun or brush.

§  May mix colors, oils and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency.

§  Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment.  Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Accountable For:

§  The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the painting field.

§  Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

§  Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.

§  Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

§  Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

§  Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.

§  Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

§  Having the ability to work well under pressure.