Painter - Seattle, United States - Charter Construction

Description

Must Haves:

• Over 3 years of experience as drywaller/painter
• Proficient at brushing, rolling, masking, taping, and clean up.
• Must have a valid driver's license as you will be traveling to multiple job sites.

Plusses:

• Willing to work overtime when needed.

Day to Day:

Charter Construction is looking for a Drywaller/Painter who will have mastered the skill of painting/drywall and will have the ability to paint surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Additional skill sets that the perfect candidate will have is the ability to know how to fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. The perfect candidate will have great communication skills, self-motivated, and a great team player.

Requirements

• 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 amounts of required materials and estimate costs.
• Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Select and buy paint from vendors.
• Negotiate prices.
• Purchase quality brushes.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions.
• Tape off areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats.
• Remove paint splatters when finished.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Utilize spray guns for large jobs.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.