Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This entry level job gives you the opportunity to learn a trade, even if you don't have any experience.

As a painter's apprentice, you will learn the painting trade with on-the-job and classroom style training.

Full time position assisting in painting and decorating with emphasis in commercial construction. You will perform entry level work in the painting, finishing, and maintaining of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. You may perform related work as required.

PAY RATE:

$17.75 - $24.58 plus benefits such as Health and Welfare and Pension.

SCOPE

The apprentice painters assist in all areas of the painting trades, including: applies undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods and materials; mixes and matches paints and finishes; performs power washing, preparation, and paint application. Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes outside regular hours.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist journeyman level painters in the preparation of all surfaces interior and exterior, proper phases of preparation and material usage.

Assist journeyman level painters in the painting of all surfaces interior and exterior, correct coating methods and material use. Assist in brush and roller painting in water base and oil base materials.

Assist journeyman level painters with wood finishing and refinishing, wood species characteristics, preparation, application of coatings and proper material usage.

Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers, pumps, etc.

Safely stores and labels all materials.

Erects scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.

Reads and understands work orders and safety instructions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

ABILITY TO:

Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely

Perform heavy physical labor

Climb ladders and scaffold

Gain access to roofs when necessary

Erect and work on rolling scaffold for entire work shift

Carry full 5 gallon containers of paint or equivalent weight on stairs

Wear & use respirators

Bend and reach while preparing and painting surfaces for entire work shift.

Follow Instructions

Work Safely

Learn Quickly

Maintain cooperative working relationships

Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

No specific prerequisite knowledge of the construction or painting trades is required. However, those with prior knowledge will be given higher priority.

with ladders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below:

Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Experience

None required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards. Must have reliable transportation (your own vehicle), valid driver's license.

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