Title: PAINTER Location: United States-Virginia-Norfolk Job Number: 220001G9 Job Summary : Paints surfaces such as buildings, shelves, counters, cabinets and similar items. Uses standard painting methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying. May paint signs and simple graphics on outdoor surfaces. Duties and Responsibilities: - Paints a variety of surfaces according to directions. Insuring surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs. Prepares surfaces by methods such as sanding, wire brushing, scraping, spackling and puttying; brushes out, rolls on or sprays such coating materials as paints, varnishes and shellacs, applying prime, intermediate and final coats and assuring coating finishes meet surface protection requirements. Checks surfaces after completion of assignment to assure that there are no skips; touches up as needed. Cleans and maintains brushes and painting equipment. - May paint signs and simple graphics on outdoor surfaces such as wood, metal, building masonry or pavements in accordance with work order requirements which may include detailed sketches and/or sign information. May be required to execute common sign alphabet in free hand, utilizing proper spacing and/or stencils personally prepared. -Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds. Occasionally may handle materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside. Dirt, spray and fumes are usually present. Is occasionally exposed to bad weather that requires heavy and uncomfortable protective clothing to be worn. Is exposed frequently to cuts and bruises and occasionally to possibility of broken bones from falling from scaffolds, etc. Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE : One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform standard painting methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying of various surfaces (buildings, walls, counters, cabinets, etc.). SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience performing professional painting work including rubbing down fine-textured finishes, marbling, mottling and graining techniques; surface preparation, coating methods and techniques including those designed to give special effects, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up materials and equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds; occasionally handles materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds and over.
