Local Well Established General Painting & Small Remodeling Contractor is looking for Experienced Lead Painters and Painters Helpers. Min of 3+ Verifiable years of Residential & Commercial Painting Experience for the Lead Painter positions. Minimum of 1+ year for the Painter's Helper's positions. Some Carpentry skills are a huge plus. Decks, Fences, Dry Rot Repair, Drywall, Patching, Taping & Texturing helpful. Must have valid ODL with Reliable Trans, Must be Dependable. Work Independently, Self Motivated, Leadership Qualities, Reliability & Honesty are a very big deal with us! Great Opportunities for the Career Minded! Pay is dependent on Experience! We are a Certified Small Business in the state of Oregon. That offers prevailing wages throughout the year. We are a family comes first based company! We Offer Paid Time Off! We believe in paying a livable wages To the right people! We are in the process to offer a full benefits package! There will be a Criminal background check & Drug testing prior to offer of employment! All inquiries will be strictly kept confidential.
- Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, cabinets, ceilings, and millwork
- Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes
- Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting
- Clean walls to ensure proper adherence
- Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection
- Calculate accurate amounts of required materials to complete all projects
- Properly fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives
- Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary
- Carry and climb ladders up to 40'
- Use proper safety techniques at all times
- Exercise proper use of safety equipment
- Proper use of protective clothing (i.e. respirator, spray sock, coveralls, etc.)
- Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting
- Apply several coats in accordance to all paint manufacturers instructions
- Tape off areas when needed using paper, plastic film or other approved methods
- Apply touch-ups or second coats
- Remove paint splatters when finished
- Clean up all equipment, including brushes, Roller frames, and spray pumps/guns
- Utilize appropriate tools as applicable for the job (i.e. spray guns, rollers, brushes, etc.)
- Work on ladders or scaffolding to reach high ceilings,walls,fascia board.eves & gutters
- Carry buckets of paint weighing up to 70 lbs
- Standing, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time
