Painting Specialist

About the Employer

Qualifications

• Texas Operator's License
• Experience, knowledge and skill to perform any painting with the district
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to comprehend English (written and oral)

Primary Purpose

• Help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for the selection of materials and for the decor in any facility in the district (renovation)
• Perform refinishing task requested on approved work order request.
• Responsible for the safe use and storage of all painting materials and supplies.
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase.
• Recognize and inform maintenance supervisor of any painting needs on any facility in the district.
• Able to operate an electro-static or airless sprayer.
• Physically able to carry painting equipment and supplies for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work alternate shifts or occasional overtime.

Equipment Used

• Brushes, rollers, striping machine, taping and masking equipment, spray equipment, sand and water blaster, air compressor, dry wall tools and equipment, hand tools, ladders, scaffolding. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding; and around machinery with moving parts.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noises, fumes, and toxic chemicals.
• Frequent districtwide travel.