Painter Helper

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Plaquemine, LA

About The Position

Painter Helpers prepare and paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Work may include removing old paint, preparing surfaces, mixing colors and coatings, and applying primers, sealers, and finish coats. The job step covers helpers with 0 to 42 months of experience; a minimum of six months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline is preferred. The level and degree of responsibilities vary according to experience and assigned job step. The position works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines. It may require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area. Respiratory protection is common and required in many applications. Physical activities include standing, walking, working at heights, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, and fingering, and lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

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 and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Preferred minimum of six months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to perform the physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline is preferred.

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-pressure air 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 to help finishes adhere.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colors with oil and thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.