Painter

Under the direction of the Senate Business Office and the Facilities & Services Director, and supervised by the Facilities Manager/Master Electrician, the Painter performs various painting, finishing and redecoration projects, as assigned. Work requires considerable knowledge of the skillful use of hand and power tools. The Painter performs a full range of painting assignments using independent judgment and knowledge of painting, finishing, and wallpapering to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices specific to work duties.

• Prepares and repairs newly constructed wood furniture and cabinets
• Applies stains and finishes to furniture and cabinets
• Prepares and repairs wall surfaces for painting
• Selects, mixes, and blends paint to meet color and consistency
• Applies finishes using a sprayer

• Paints letters, numbers and signs using stencils or sign making equipment
• Moves furniture, office equipment and other objects as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Physical Properties Manager

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Three years’ experience in the painting trade
• Other combinations of education and experience evaluated on an individual basis

• Ability to work from heights, climb, crawl, stoop, bend, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work long hours and adjust work schedule, as needed
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and work as a group
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work outside of prescribed work hours when necessary
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work in a professional and nonpartisan manner
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and other elected officials, staff, vendors, and other agencies