Painter

Mohegan•Uncasville, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for applying paint, lacquer or other coatings to various surfaces and hanging wallpaper. The role involves performing interior commercial painting, staining and varnishing using brushes and rollers, as well as hanging and repairing vinyl wallpaper. Surface repairs, including plastering and sheetrock finishing, are also part of the duties. The Painter will erect scaffolding, staging, and rigging to access different areas. Secondary duties include moving furniture and equipment, refinishing furniture, painting signs, mixing and matching paint, and assisting other trades. The role also requires responsibility for departmental logs, record keeping, and labor recording.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Four years of painting and wallpaper hanging experience
Two years of schooling in this field may be substituted for equivalent work experience
Must possess knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade
Proper use of tools and equipment required to complete job duties
Mandated safety classes
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure training
Respirator training and fit tested
Man lift training, (scissor and boom lift)
Forklift training
Confined space training
Fall protection

Responsibilities

Performs interior commercial painting, staining and varnishing using brushes and rollers
Hangs and repairs vinyl wallpaper
Repairs surfaces to be painted including plastering and sheetrock finishing
Erects scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas
Moves furniture and equipment, as needed
Refinishes chairs, desks and furniture
Paints signs
Mixes and matches paint, as needed
Assists other trades as needed
Responsible for all departmental logs/record keeping and labor recording pertinent to their day to day job duties