Painter

Diamond Construction • Helena, MT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Supervisor: Paint Superintendent Representation of Diamond Construction Own your job – represent Diamond’s core values and mission statement. Overall company policy adherence It is the responsibility of each person to adhere to all of Diamond policies. If anyone is performing in a manner outside of our company policies, you are expected to report this to the operations manager. Summary of Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Paints surfaces using brushes, spray gun, or rollers. Applies paint to simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or stonework. Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish. Washes and treats surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations. Smooths surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machine. Mixes and matches colors of paint, stain, or varnish. Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler using caulking gun or putty knife. Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting. Covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surface during painting. Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to work above ground level. Reads work order or receives oral or written instructions from supervisor or customer. Inquiries about proper labor method and efficiencies from crew or supervisor. Asks clarification questions when necessary. Keeps a running dialog with supervisor about project progress and issues on a daily basis Performs routine crew duties effectively – on time cards – catalogs labor with accuracy and detailed description on daily basis without assistance or reminder Inquiries on correct material use if unknown Cleans and maintains equipment. Complies with safe job-site conditions. Shares responsibility for maintaining clean and secure work site. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ability to travel to out of town job sites

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• 0-2 years as a Painter.
• Applicants are required to have in their possession and maintain their own tools relevant to the job.
• Good eye-hand coordination including usage of one or both left and right hands/arms to work bilaterally and/or independently to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Normal or correctable to normal vision and hearing.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, climb, balance, crawl, bend, stretch, twist, reach, stand, sit and walk on frequent basis.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds on frequent basis.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools, and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, benefits, basic repair, and basic maintenance.
• Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Skill in determining kinds of tools and equipment needed to a job.
• Skill in inspecting and evaluation the quality of products.
• Skill in using mathematics to accurately perform calculations common to the construction industry.
• Basic reading, writing, and communications skills in the English language.
• Ability to match or detect differences between colors including shades of color and brightness.
• Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to take and follow directions and feedback.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Paints surfaces using brushes, spray gun, or rollers.
• Applies paint to simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or stonework.
• Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish.
• Washes and treats surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations.
• Smooths surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machine.
• Mixes and matches colors of paint, stain, or varnish.
• Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler using caulking gun or putty knife.
• Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
• Covers surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surface during painting.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to work above ground level.
• Reads work order or receives oral or written instructions from supervisor or customer.
• Inquiries about proper labor method and efficiencies from crew or supervisor.
• Asks clarification questions when necessary.
• Keeps a running dialog with supervisor about project progress and issues on a daily basis.
• Performs routine crew duties effectively – on time cards – catalogs labor with accuracy and detailed description on daily basis without assistance or reminder.
• Inquiries on correct material use if unknown.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Complies with safe job-site conditions.
• Shares responsibility for maintaining clean and secure work site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel to out of town job sites

Benefits

• Some benefits are available to full-time, regular employees after successful completion of the Introductory Period and these benefits will be explained at time of interview.

What This Job Offers

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