Painter Apprentice

Jacksonville FL

Description

Rapidly growing local, family owned company looking to bring on 2 full time painting apprentices to our team. JOB TITLE: Painter Apprentice JOB DESCRIPTION: This entry level job gives you the opportunity to learn a trade, even if you don’t have any experience. As a painters apprentice, you will learn the painting trade with on-the-job training. Full time position assisting in painting with emphasis in residential repaint and new home construction. You will perform entry level work in the preparation, painting, finishing, and maintaining of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. You may perform related work as needed.. Customer satisfaction is key. PAY RATE: Initial Pay is dependent on experience and skill level. SCOPE The painters apprentice assists in all areas of the painting trades, including: applies undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods and materials; mixes and matches paints and finishes; performs power washing, preparation, and paint application. Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Assist professional painters in the preparation of all surfaces; interior and exterior, proper phases of preparation and material usage. This will include, but not limited to caulking, puttying, sanding and protecting surfaces. -Assist professional painters in the painting of all surfaces interior and exterior, correct coating methods and material use. -Assist in brush and roller painting in water base and oil base materials. -Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers, pumps, etc. -Safely stores and labels all materials. -Erects scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes. -Reads and understands work orders and safety instructions. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ABILITY TO: -Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely -Perform heavy physical labor -Climb ladders and scaffold -Move and utilize up to a 28’ extension ladder alone for entire work shift (including all sizes of extension and step-type ladders less than 28’) -Carry full 5 gallon container of paint or equivalent weight on stairs -Wear & use respirators when necessary -Bend and reach while preparing and painting surfaces for entire work shift. -Follow Instructions, work safety and learn quickly. -Maintain cooperative working relationships -Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population. -Work in a range of weather. Hot/cold/rain. -Work semi-independently at a satisfactory pace using technics and standards reflective of the highest of quality work. KNOWLEDGE OF: No specific prerequisite knowledge of the construction or painting trades is required. However, it is considered a bonus MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below: Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent. Experience None required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must have reliable transportation (your own vehicle), valid drivers license. The most important factors are a strong work ethic, strong sense of personal accountability and integrity and be of good personal character.