Painter

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Painter supports Base Support Operations by performing painting, surface preparation, finishing, and minor carpentry repairs across installation facilities. This role ensures that buildings, housing units, operational facilities, and infrastructure remain safe, functional, and visually maintained. Work includes interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, surface restoration, and small‑scale carpentry tasks while following base safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and priming.
• Apply paints, stains, sealers, coatings, and finishes to walls, ceilings, doors, trim, railings, structures, and other building surfaces.
• Perform drywall and plaster repairs, including taping, mudding, texture application, and finish sanding.
• Complete minor carpentry tasks such as repairing or installing doors, frames, baseboards, molding, paneling, cabinetry, and wooden fixtures.
• Perform repairs to damaged surfaces caused by wear, impact, or water intrusion.
• Mix, match, and blend paints and coatings to ensure uniform color and finish across materials and surfaces.
• Install protective coverings and ensure proper masking, ventilation, and containment of paint work areas.
• Operate and maintain painting equipment including sprayers, rollers, brushes, and hand tools.
• Construct or repair small structures, partitions, supports, or simple framing as needed to complete maintenance tasks.
• Assist with minor demolition, material removal, and site preparation.
• Follow base safety regulations including hazardous materials handling, PPE, confined spaces, and fall protection.
• Maintain daily work documentation through CMMS platforms such as MAXIMO, recording labor, materials, and work order status.
• Coordinate with other trades and facility personnel to complete multi‑discipline maintenance tasks.
• Support emergency repair needs and mission‑critical facility operations.
• Maintain clean and organized tools, equipment, and work vehicles.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, early and late shifts N/A
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications: 
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess either a valid driver's license issued by their Home of Record (HOR) or a valid Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) Base Driver's   License.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Experience:
• At least two (2) years’ experience in painting, finishing, carpentry, or facility maintenance

Skills & Technology Used:
• English proficiency Reading & Speaking Level 2, Writing Level 1
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques, paint types, and application methods
• Basic carpentry skills including repair of wood structures, trim, and fixtures
• Ability to read and follow work orders, instructions, and technical specifications
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, bending, working from heights, and outdoor tasks
• Understanding of base safety standards and hazardous materials handling
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

• Painting tools: rollers, brushes, sprayers, scrapers, sanders, trays, ladders
• Carpentry tools: saws, drills, nailers, hammers, levels, squares, tape measures
• Surface repair materials: drywall, compound, plaster, joint tape, wood fillers, caulking
• Coatings and finishes: paints, primers, stains, sealers, epoxies, specialty coatings
• Power tools: sanders, drills, grinders, impact drivers
• Ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and material‑handling equipment
• PPE: respirators, gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection, coveralls
• CMMS (MAXIMO or similar) via tablet or computer

Physical Activities: 

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to     move objects.
• Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

Working Environment:

• Must be capable of working in an extreme weather condition with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, wet, tropical environment with average temperatures of 130 degrees in the summer months).
• Includes some industrial production conditions as well.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard about the ambient noise level.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.