Painter Technician Ii

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Painter to join our team. As a Painter, you will be responsible for applying paint, varnish, and other finishes to various surfaces. Your attention to detail and ability to work with precision will be crucial in ensuring high-quality results. If you have a passion for painting and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.

Description:

Performs skilled painting work and provides leadership in the removal of existing paint, preparation of surfaces to be painted, and the application of a variety of surface material with either brush, roller or power sprayers.

Employee reports to lead painter and supervisor.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines type and amount of materials needed.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted by use of power cleaning equipment, chemicals, scrapers, sandpaper, sanding machines and any other methods that become the state of art.
• Applies paints, stains, sealers, varnishes, fillers, and other coating materials to interior and exterior of buildings and facilities or equipment owned by the school system.
• Directs in the mixing and matching paints and stains, base and thinner.
• Matches paints and stains by use of charts and color chips.
• Patches plaster and sheetrock by using fillers, tape, spackling compound, patching plasters or any other products that become the state of art.
• Repairs drywall to be painted.
• Performs stripping of parking lots.
• Responsible for the inventory and accountability of material, tools, repair parts and equipment assigned and is issued for use.
• Must have a NC driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the steps involved in quality painting work.
• Knowledge of various methods of preparing surfaces.

Additional job Functions or Assigned Tasks:

• May be assigned project responsibilities for directing the work of semi-skilled and unskilled helpers.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Completion of High School
• 3 to 5 years of experience in painting or building maintenance.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential job Functions:

• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including power cleaning equipment, scrapers, sanding machines, paint brushes, roller, etc.

Other Requirements:

- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual.

- Must be a motivated team player.

Please apply for this position on the Lenoir County Public School website using the link below:

https://lcpsnc.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1390

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,979.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial painting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kinston, NC 28504 (Required)

Work Location: In person