Painter - IAH Airport

Oshkosh•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter supports airport services operations by preparing, painting, refinishing, and maintaining airport equipment, facility surfaces, and related assets. This role performs surface preparation, coating application, touch-ups, corrosion prevention, and general finish repairs while following all safety, security, environmental, and airport operational requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Driver License.
Experience with prep, grit blast and final paint of heavy machinery required.
Required to understand all paint related safety training including, Haz-Mat, respirator, VOC, and paint booth operation.
Ability to communicate professionally to customers and fellow employees.
Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial painting, industrial painting, automotive painting, facilities maintenance, or equipment refinishing experience preferred.
Familiarity with Airport operations a plus.
Computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Possess basic mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, masking, grinding, or applying primer.
Apply paint, coatings, sealants, and finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
Perform touch-up painting, rust removal, corrosion control, and finish repairs on airport equipment, facility areas, and related assets.
Mix and apply paints and coatings according to specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.
Inspect completed work for quality, coverage, and compliance with work orders.
Maintain painting tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
Follow all safety, PPE, chemical handling, hazardous material, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and airport security procedures.
Document completed work, materials used, and repair needs.
Support general maintenance tasks as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.