Painter

City of Arlington

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of Facility supervision, the Painter tapes, beds, textures, and paints the interior and exterior of City facilities. The role also performs other related duties as needed or directed.

The Painter prepares and paints walls, ceilings, facility surfaces, and furniture, selecting suitable materials and equipment to achieve a professional finish. The role surveys work sites to determine necessary materials, matches existing or new finishes, and cleans and maintains the work area and equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials used in the paint trade.
• Skill in using tools common to the paint trade.
• Skill in using paints, stains, varnishes, and surface conditioners.
• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft applications.
• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, reaching, stretching, pulling, pushing, and standing.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in environments subject to fumes, odor, dust, and chemical hazards.
• High school diploma or GED and five years of commercial painting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class-C Texas driver's license.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, physical examination, and motor vehicle review is required for an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, exterior facility surfaces, and furniture to achieve a professional finish.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including taping, bedding, and texturing, and match existing or new finishes.
• Select appropriate paint and materials, including stains, varnish, and lacquer.
• Survey work sites to determine the materials required to achieve a professional finish.
• Operate painting equipment, including airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes.
• Clean work areas of debris and materials before leaving the work site.
• Clean and maintain equipment in good operating condition.
• Perform or assist other trades when requested.

What This Job Offers

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