Painter

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•New Orleans, LA

20d

About The Position

As a Painter, you will perform skilled painting jobs on furniture, buildings, and other areas within and/or around the hotel property. The role performs work under direct supervision, handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. It requires beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter and the ability to follow directions and established safety procedures.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma.
Typically requires 0 to 5 years of experience.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Physical stamina.
Beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain brushes and other tools after every painting job.
Mix and match various types of paint and adjust colors and consistencies using additives.
Use paint brushes, thinner, spray guns, rollers, and other tools and equipment appropriately.
Inspect walls and determine the number of paint coats required.
Maintain the quality and standards of work.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, and other structures.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Fill nail holes, joints, and cracks in walls with plaster or other filler.
Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers before painting.
Calculate required material quantities and estimate costs based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Requisition new painting supplies and equipment.