Painter

Clearwater Housing Development Corporation•Clearwater, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clearwater Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) is seeking a Painter to maintain and improve the physical quality of their assigned property. A Painter completes tasks in vacant apartments, resident apartments and common areas and is responsible for various tasks such as, mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects. The work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments under the immediate oversight of the Maintenance Supervisor and with overall direction of the Capital Maintenance Officer. This is a full-time, Tuesday through Saturday, 8am to 5pm benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Three years’ experience as a painter.
Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License.
Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them.
Experience in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns, texture hoppers, airless paint sprayers).
Safety, fire prevention and first aid techniques.
Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques.
Work in a variety of conditions and locations including on ladders, confined areas, etc.
Lift and carry items weighing in excess of 30 pounds.
Conscientious with great attention to detail.
Pre-employment testing
Comprehensive background and reference checks
Drug and alcohol screen

Responsibilities

Perform assigned painting projects as directed.
Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
Prepare surface for painting (patch all nail holes, screw holes, minor repairs drywall, i.e. cracked corner beads, dents, scratches and small holes). All repairs shall be sanded and textured to match existing texture.
Cover surfaces with a drop cloth or plastic and tape off areas as needed to ensure protection.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs.
Match paint samples for touch-ups and other small projects.
Paint surfaces, using brushes, spay gun, or paint rollers.
Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Ensure all areas are clean and back in order upon completion of work.