Performs a variety of painting, stripping, preparation, redecoration, minor maintenance and other related duties.

• Prepares surfaces of areas to be painted including patching, taping, sandpapering, and applying primer. Tapes and seals dry walls after construction and prior to painting. Places putty or other types of fillers in cracks, holes in walls, and ceilings prior to painting. Blends, mixes, and/or thins paints and other materials used according to specifications or as directed. Paints all surfaces such as wood, plaster, metals, plastic, Formica, and other materials. Applies correct finish to all surfaces. Sets up staging or erects scaffolding and rigs up ladders as required.
• Ensures use of proper agents in paints, colors, oils, etc., to obtain desired tone and color. Thins paints to maintain desired texture and consistency. Applies paint by brush or roller under adequate ventilation. Applies finish coat as required.
• Finishes surfaces by application of a stain or shellac. Performs refinishing duties on woodwork, doors, furniture, fixtures, etc. as directed. Paints signs, windows, door frames and makes minor repairs to plaster areas and baseboards as required.
• Cleans brushes, rollers, and other equipment. Follows standard safety requirements, taking adequate precautions to protect guests’ equipment, furniture, etc.
• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order, makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. Orders and maintains assigned supplies.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• High School diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.