Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
• Smoothes surfaces and removes old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.
• Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switchcovers from walls prior to painting.
• Spreads dropcloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.
• Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
• Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; two to four years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.

SKILLS RELATED

Ability to use paint brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, broadknives, and caulking guns.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle or feel objects or tools. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift or move moderate to heavy weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.