Pay Grade:  61 ($3,098.00)

PAINTER TECHNICIAN II

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of job:

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.