Painter

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

These are exciting times at the Renovations Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. The Renovations seeks (1) Painter to join the already awesome team, taking the Renovations Department to the next level of excellence!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of painting methods and procedures.
Ability to properly mix paints, etc.
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, etc.
Ability to access confined spaces.
Ability to lift paint cans and other painting supplies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Cleans and prepares surfaces that are to be painted, using sandpaper, steel wool, scrapers or soap and water.
Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler to prepare the surface for painting.
Removes lights and other fixtures to prepare the surface for painting.
Spreads drop cloths over floors and furniture.
Paints interior and exterior walls and ceilings with brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
Varnishes, stains, and finishes desks, cabinets, and other furniture.
Trims windows and doors.
Caulks and glazes windows.
Mixes paints, varnishes, shellacs, and enamels.
Cleans and stores brushes.
Erects and moves scaffolds.
Cleans the work areas after the project is completed.
Serves as a lead worker on painting assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.