PAINTER - Bush Airport

City of Houston • 4500 Will Clayton Pkwy., TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance, Painter (Interior) is responsible to the Division Manager, Small Construction and Build Back Services, for the effective delivery of self-performed small construction and build back services at each of the three Houston Airport System Airports (HAS). The purpose of this position is to ensure that the facilities, equipment, structures, and utilities are constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner commensurate with maximizing value to our customers. Functions are performed in a manner which applies the most innovation and appropriate engineering and financial principles. Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through (9) nine to (11) eleven years of formal schooling.
• Two years of experience as a painter are required.
• Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
• May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "H" endorsement for transporting hazardous material.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wood finishing, industrial painting and drywall experience.
• Some knowledge of associated building trades such as sheet rock and glazing is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper mixing and matching of paints and finishes; proper cleaning of supplies (brushes and equipment) l paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, lacquers and redecorates walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures of buildings using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements work orders and assignments.
• Identifies, prepares, and obtains required materials, supplies and equipment to complete assignments.
• Performs general painting, restoration, and refinishing techniques, e.g., spray and brush painting, varnishing, priming, scraping, floating, and taping.
• Repairs damaged surfaces.
• Mixes and blends paint to match colors.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED