Painter

Painter

Tarrant County College District

in Fort Worth, TX

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Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,424

Posted: 08/12/2025

Category: Facilities Management

Title: Painter

Department: DT Physical Plant

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $47,424

Work Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the General Maintenance Supervisor, the Painter is responsible for applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

Reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting

Surfaces, removes old paint and prepares surfaces for painting with brushes, spray guns, or paint rollers; cleans and cares for brushes, spray guns, and other equipment

Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors

Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to simulate special effects such as wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects

Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler and reports need for carpentry repairs to supervisor

Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting

Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, doorframes, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting

Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level

Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover

Service Excellence

Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite

Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)

Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the General Maintenance Supervisor

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma

Three (3) years' working experience as a journeyman painter

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in using the tools of the painting trade including the use of brushes, scrapers, spray guns, and sanding equipment

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Tarrant County College is an equal opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or disability.

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