Paint Helper

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. The work may include removing old paint to prepare surfaces, mixing colors or oils to obtain the desired color or consistency, and applying a range of coatings and finishes. Helpers’ responsibilities and requirements vary by experience and assigned job step. The role works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Requirements

Preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
Knowledge of application techniques.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Able to perform functions under immediate supervision and follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect them during painting.
Select and mix coating additives to thin coatings or promote drying and adhesion.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
Use high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical applications, chipping hammers, power tools, and other abrasives to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint before painting.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare bare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures, and equipment for finish coats.
Select paint according to company color schemes and specifications.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to heavy equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structures using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers. Coatings may include epoxy, latex, or enamel.
Calculate required material quantities and estimate costs based on surface measurements or work orders.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Disassemble and clean paint and sandblasting equipment using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
Erect scaffolding and swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers before painting.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots so finishes adhere properly.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colors with oil and thinning or drying additives to obtain the desired color and consistency.
Use respiratory protection where required by the application.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.