The Painter prepares various surfaces as needed for painting, applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, other finishes and wallpapers to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, equipment and furniture. Additionally performs a variety of basic mechanical and preventive maintenance, as well as inspections, servicing, repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities. The Painter Investigates need for repairs, collaborating with other facility personnel to ensure timely completion of all approved maintenance projects. Receives assignments, reviews work orders and completes work as specified. Identifies and secures appropriate supplies and equipment, and selects appropriate process techniques. Coordinates, schedules and performs building finishes activities such as patching, painting, varnishing, staining, wall and frame protectors, VCT, base and wallpapering to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces. Restores and/or refinishes damaged wood and metal furniture and facility equipment. Detects malfunctions, maintains and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's specifications, written and oral instructions. Uses hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments. Applies coatings, and installs special functional and structural parts. Restores damaged surfaces, facilities and equipment. Repairs or replaces defective devices and control instruments, Documents and maintains all required records and information pertinent to work orders, project instruction manuals, blueprints and other such materials as required. Researches new techniques, materials, equipment and makes recommendations to management.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees