Scenic Painter

Abacus is looking for a Scenic Painter to work at one of our top clients in Orlando, FL.

Come join the Abacus family of more than 25,000 employees assigned to top-rated clients, nationally. We offer meaningful and long-term employment, competitive pay rates, benefits, and real opportunities for growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Level I: Hourly Rate of $18.00 - $21.00

• Responsible for adhering to all Company and Project safety programs, policies, and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and local safety codes and regulations.
• Working with urethanes, water based, oil based, stains, lacquers, epoxies, etc.
• Use of industry-standard tools and equipment including spray guns, airless sprayers, sanders, grinders, power washer.
• Prep, setup, and cleanup of paint operations to include cleaning of tools, spoils and debris.
• Assist in organization and maintenance of workspaces and tools.
• Load, unload, and move material within or near the laydown yard or jobsite.
• Perform paint techniques such as washes, glazes, textures, priming, base coating and clear coating.
• Perform tasks in repetition to meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of theming rockwork, figure, and character theming

Level II: Hourly Rate of $22.00 - $24.00

In addition to above:

• Basic understanding in color mixing, small scale theme painting, spatters, washes, how to create wood grain, metal, aging.
• Good knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques.
• Applied expertise of product specifications and usage and applied craftsmanship in the painting and the application of scenic color treatments upon various mediums (plaster, sculptable epoxies, FRP, GFRC, etc.) to emulate the natural environment components and artwork requirements provided by the Client for specific project.
• Ability to understand client renderings, ideations, intent, and paint drawdowns.
• Assists in the creation of samples and/or models as needed by specific projects.

Level III: Hourly Rate of $25.00 - $27.00

• Competent to mix colors and washes.
• Full scale Scenic & Theming finish.
• Ability to creating wood, metal, and aging/distressing of most things.
• Extensive knowledge of product specifications and usage and applied craftsmanship in the painting and the application of scenic color treatments upon various mediums (plaster, sculptable epoxies, FRP, GFRC, etc.) to emulate the natural environment components and artwork requirements provided by the Client for specific project.
• Orders paint, art materials, tools, and equipment; keeps inventory of same.
• Trains others in specialized procedures and techniques.

Qualifications / Experience/ Skills and Attributes

Requirements:

• Minimum of two-years’ verifiable experience in artistic ability related to painting, drawing.
• Previous experience in construction or capable of highly physical work
• Strong knowledge of painting machinery and techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of painting techniques.
• Ability to absorb and reproduce techniques and procedures using approved materials and tools.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Display willingness to learn new skills and painting methods.
• A personal value system demonstrably consistent with organizational values
• Show proper care and respect for personal and company tools and materials.
• Must be enthusiastic, hardworking, desire to learn and ready to share their knowledge.

Level I: 1 years’ experience with a scenic artist background but not in theming.

Level II: 2-3 years’ experience working in the theming industry as a scenic artist.

Level II: 3+ years’ extensive knowledge and work experience in the theming industry as a scenic artist.