Temporary Painter
Where
- Berkeley, CA
What you'll be doing
- Properly prepares all types of surfaces for application of new finishes. Fills and feathers surface defects for all types of surfaces to be painted wood, metal, plaster, concrete, stucco. Operates abrasive blasting equipment and is knowledgeable about proper compressor pressures and grade of abrasive to obtain desired results. Operates power washing equipment to clean surfaces and to prepare surfaces for new finishes. Selects proper tip size and pressure to obtain desired results. Performs painting tasks such as applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, lacquer, enamel and other materials to all indoor and outdoor surfaces in RSSP buildings and facilities. Removes old finishes, prepares surfaces; mixes and matches paint, and applies new finish using brushes, spray application, and/or rollers. Trims, tapes and textures sheet rock and other similar building materials. Protects adjacent interior or exterior surfaces, trim, and fixtures of buildings and other structures, equipment, or furniture that is not to be painted. Applies acoustical materials to ceilings and walls. Keeps accurate time and material records; orders supplies and/or materials. As required, works from drawing, prints, manuals, and coordinates work. As required, handles hazardous waste and will be responsible to safely handle, properly contain and label, and follow appropriate emergency procedures as they relate to hazardous waste materials. Performs basic mathematical calculations related to performing projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Work is assigned by means of verbal and/or written instructions given by the superintendent, lead, and/or service request. Duties are performed by the worker in accordance with the standard practices of the painting trade; executes all job assignments in a safe and timely manner.
What your background should be
- Successful completion of four years apprenticeship or equivalent work experience plus performing painting and finishing work at the journey level for a minimum of four years; training at the worker-level in hazardous materials exposure and waste disposal. Experience and a thorough knowledge of surface preparation materials and techniques including proper use of filling compounds, ability to fill and feather surface defects for all types of surfaces to be painted wood, metal, plaster, concrete, stucco, types and proper use of chemical strippers, power washers, wet and dry abrasive blasting. Knowledge of paint materials, knowledgeable about product selection and application including proper thinning or use of additives to optimize application. Color matching skills paints and stains including visual capability to identify matches or mis-matches in color and sheen. Thorough knowledge of masking products, materials, and methods and materials for protecting adjacent surfaces not to be painted drops, rosin paper, masking paper, plastic sheeting including thickness requirements for specific applications. Thorough knowledge of caulking materials, their proper usage and application techniques.
Required Schooling / Training
- Not specified
Who is the client company
- This is a public university systems missions are teaching, research and public service.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
