Painter, Maintenance of Public Buildings

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks to plan, organize and participate in all aspects of the painting process.

Inspects surfaces to determine necessary preparations prior to the application of paint, stain, sealers, lacquers, bleaches, fillers and related materials.

Erects and removes scaffolding for use in painting higher areas.

Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting using sandpaper, pressure washers, burners, scrapers, sanding machines and chemical compounds.

Determines type and amount of paint, stain, sealer or other material and mixes and matches paints and stains using proper proportions of pigments, base and thinner.

Applies paints, lacquer, varnishes, sealers, bleaches, filler and stains to the interior and exterior of buildings, furniture, equipment, streets, parking lots, crosswalks and related areas.

Prepares estimates of time and materials required for assigned projects; maintains inventory of material and equipment required for the trade; makes daily checks of equipment for safety purposes and to ensure proper working condition and repairs.

Performs other related technical tasks; prepares surfaces for wallpaper application and applies paper; cuts glass and replaces windowpanes; finishes sheetrock ad other surfaces with sheetrock compound; applies textures and glazings to create or match special finishes; mixes and applies blown acoustic ceilings.

Receives and reviews work orders, purchase orders, paint color history cards, MSDS documentation and related information.

Operates various types of equipment to include lifts, bucket trucks, genie boom lifts, ladders and related tools such as stationary power equipment, hand tools and ladders.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience as a painter in an industrial, residential, or commercial setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D drivers license within one month of hire.