Painter

Portsmouth, RI 02871 • General Labor • Full-Time

Salary Range:  $21 - $25 hour

Experience Required

Scope of Responsibility:  As delegated by the Crew Leader or the Lead Painter, efficiently carry out painting and all paint related duties in a professional and workman-like manner. Ensure that all duties are carried out properly, safely, and within the timeframe prescribed by the job sheets and by the Crew Leader.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Scraping & Sanding.                    

  • Jobsite setup & cleanup.

  • Maintenance of jobsite throughout the day.

  • Caulking, filling nail holes.

  • Equipment maintenance.

  • Priming. 

  • Apply drywall tape and/or joint compound/plaster correctly.

  • Glazing of window sash correctly.

  • Cleaning brushes.

  • Wallpaper stripping.

  • Hang sheetrock and/or patch and plaster

  • Cut in with various size brushes.

  • Roll ceilings and/or walls with any size paint roller.

  • Spray various types of paint materials with a conventional airless sprayer.

  • Mask with masking tape correctly any surface or edge required.

  • Appropriately cover all areas, surfaces, or floors with dropcloths or plastic.

  • Sand any surfaces correctly.

  • Caulk any joints, seams, or gaps correctly.

  • Putty any holes or surface defects correctly.

  • Footing ladders for painters.

  • Using drop cloths to cover any surface where work is being performed.

  • Protection: Covering furniture with plastic: the plastic must be taped to only the plastic itself 

  • Be able to safely work with and on various sized step and/or extension ladders.

  • Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

  • Cleaning up the job site.

  • Continue to learn

  • Assist Lead Painters and Crew Leaders as directed

  • Assist Apprentices

  • Complete all paperwork correctly.

  • Communicate with all clients in a professional manner. 

 
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