Painter

ABM•Hampton, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Painter performs duties necessary to maintain in good repair equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions and doors. Work area may include cleanrooms, garages, offices, restrooms, and mechanical rooms. This is a good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91E, HT, 1300, 2A7X3

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
No experience required; on the job training provided

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of similar work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Use a wide array of painting tools, including thin and thick brushes, airbrushes, and rollers to apply paint coatings ranging from latex, oil based, acrylic, and epoxy floor coverings
Paint large products in client facilities
Clean surfaces prior to layering paint
Maintaining technical equipment for the job and ensuring that it is in working order
Safely disposing of chemical waste
Ensure that high safety standards are met
Utilize different painting techniques based on the nature of the surface
Utilize special safety equipment such as painting goggles
Use viscosity cups and thickness gauges to measure the amount of paint to be used and the texture of the paint
Identify surface peculiarities and determine the types of paint required for different applications
Remove previous paint surfaces using masking or a chemical rinse
Paint small items and doing touch-ups
Ensure proper ventilation after the paint is applied
Utilize electroplating equipment to coat metal
Polish metallic surfaces
Paint over wood and plastic