Under general supervision, apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district.

Job Duties:

Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint, filling holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate filler. Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade
• Ability to properly apply paints
• Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Experience: Must have 5 years’ experience in the painting field.

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Days Employed: 260