Painter-Paper Hanger - Journeyman

Leopardo Construction•Hoffman Estates, IL

2d•$56•Onsite

About The Position

Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than three decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be a union painter in good standing with the union.

Responsibilities

Read work order.
Set up cart.
Lay down drop cloths or masking tape and paper.
Remove fixtures if needed.
Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, scarpers, brushes, steel wool and sanding machines.
Bring bucket over using cart.
Mix paint in bucket.
Fill up air sprayer.
Pour paint into paint trowel or tray.
Use roller with long handle to paint surfaces or air gun to spray surfaces.
Roll or spray surfaces in an up & down motion.
Some location will require hand painting using trowel.
Use scaffold for high level surfaces.
When using scaffold complete work from the waist level and up.
Erect scaffolds and ladders.
Place strips of wallpaper onto table.
Use clamp to keep wallpaper in place.
Use roller to roll glue compound onto strips of wallpaper.
Raise ends and lightly fold wallpaper.
Set finished strip to side.
Roll glue onto several wallpaper strips and carry over to work area.
Align wallpaper to wall, using plate to smooth and get air bubbles out.
Cut end of wallpaper if too long.
Surface preparation
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, sanding machines, etc.
Apply primers, sealers, under-coats, and finish paint coats
Brush and roll applications
Spray applications
Maintenance
Touch-ups
Repairs
Apply wall coverings
Prepare adhesives
Install coverings
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment
Brushes and rollers
Sprayers
Pumps
Mixers
Drywall taping tools
Erect scaffolds and ladders