Boat Painter

Hornblower Group Inc.•San Diego, CA

21d

About The Position

The Boat Painter is responsible for all paint work and various other staining, sanding and general maintenance/repairs aboard City Experiences San Francisco Vessels. The ideal candidate must be able and comfortable with working over the side of a vessel in a harness or from a floating platform.

Requirements

One plus years experience as a commercial/marine painter
One plus years experience as a general laborer
Knowledge and experience working with basic hand and power tools including, but not limited to sandpapers, paintbrushes, cleaning agents, tapes, grinders, surface sanders, DA and block sanders, polishers.
Experience working on construction sites.
Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures
Ability to travel to different job sites

Nice To Haves

Wood working and metal skills a plus

Responsibilities

Set up and clean up at the job sites, prepare all surfaces for painting, prime where needed and paint surfaces with quality paint to ensure a uniform finish, and inspect completed work for the highest quality
Maintain clean and organized work area, communicate clearly, maintain strict attention to detail, follow all safety policies and procedures
Understand and execute work orders in the agreed upon timeframe. Provide accurate job status updates daily
Tape or otherwise protect surrounding surfaces such as decks, hardware, windows during work process
Cleans, sands, and smooth surfaces, using appropriate tools, such as scrapers, sandpaper, steel wool, or chemicals
May perform small repairs to surfaces to be painted using appropriate materials and tools
Applies coats of paint, stain, enamel, or lacquer, as appropriate, to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of boats
Sets up and dismantles staging following OSHA staging guidelines
Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain safe, clean work area
Proficient with basic electrical tasks i.e., changing lamps and ballasts, replacing receptacles and switches, and resetting breakers
Proficient with basic plumbing tasks i.e., freeing stopped up sinks, toilets, and urinals, repairing small leaks, replacing worn parts such as washers, seals, gaskets, vacuum breakers, etc.
Proficient with carpentry and general building maintenance and repair tasks-replacing locksets, adjusting doors, caulking, painting, sheet rock and other interior finish repair, and flooring repair
Additional job duties as assigned.