Painter

DEPARTMENT

Asset Management

SALARY

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of Facility supervision, the Painter is responsible for taping, bedding, texturing, and painting of exterior and interior of City facilities. Performs other related duties as needed or directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Paint interior walls, ceilings, and exterior facility surfaces, as well as furniture, to achieve a professional finish. This includes preparing surfaces for painting, including taping, bedding, and texturing, while matching existing finishes or new finishes 
• Recognize and determine appropriate paint and materials, including stains, varnish, or lacquer, to be used to achieve a professional finish 
• Ability to survey work site to determine the required materials necessary to provide and achieve a professional finish 
• Ability to operate all types of painting equipment such as airless sprayers, texture guns, and brushes to achieve a professional finish 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Completely clean the work area of debris and all materials before leaving the work site 
• Clean and maintain all equipment in good operating condition at all times 
• Perform or assist other trades when requested 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and materials regarding the paint trade 

• Skill in the use of tools common to the paint trade 

• Skill in the use of various types of paints, stains, varnishes, and surface conditioners 

• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of Microsoft applications 

• Ability to mix and match existing painted surfaces 

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to climbing, reaching, stretching, pulling, pushing, and standing 

• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs 

• Ability to work in both outdoor and indoor environments subject to fumes, odor, dust, and chemical hazards 

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​Qualifying Education and Experience: 

• A High School diploma or a GED, plus five years of experience in commercial painting; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. 
• A valid Class-C Texas Drivers License is also required.  

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following:  

• Criminal History Check, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical Examination,  and a Motor Vehicle Review. 

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.