Painter

Valiant Integrated Services • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

11d

About The Position

VGS is looking for a Painter to join its team. The Painter paints and redecorates walls, woodwork, fixtures, desks, tables, metal and wood cabinets, machinery, and curbs. The work requires knowledge of surface characteristics and the types of paint suitable for different applications. The Painter prepares surfaces by removing old finishes or filling nail holes and joints with putty or filler, then applies paint using a spray gun or brush. The role may also involve mixing colors, oils, white lead, and other paint ingredients to achieve the required color or consistency. In addition to painting, the Painter is responsible for taping and texturing drywall as needed and may assist a Maintenance Mechanic with duties related to the Painter’s primary tasks. The work generally requires rounded training and experience, usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Other duties may be assigned. VGS hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law, and qualified applicants receive consideration in compliance with those laws.

Requirements

• Rounded training and experience, usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Knowledge of surface characteristics and the types of paint required for different applications.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and apply paint using a spray gun or brush.

Responsibilities

• Paint and redecorate walls, woodwork, fixtures, desks, tables, metal and wood cabinets, machinery, and curbs.
• Determine appropriate paint for different applications based on knowledge of surface characteristics.
• Prepare surfaces by removing old finishes or filling nail holes and joints with putty or filler.
• Apply paint using a spray gun or brush.
• Mix colors, oils, white lead, and other paint ingredients as needed to achieve the required color or consistency.
• Tape and texture drywall as required.
• Assist a Maintenance Mechanic with duties related to the Painter’s primary tasks, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed