Job DetailsJob Location: 10209- EACH Fort Carson - Fort Carson, CO 80913-4613Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 HourlyJob Title: Maintenance Mechanic Painter
Department: Base Operations & Maintenance
Job Summary
This position will apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures. The painter will be expected to use color theory principles to match shades, follow written and verbal instructions, and use a variety of tools to paint surfaces. Other responsibilities include completing minor repairs and selecting the correct paints and primers.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Duties/Responsibilities
Reading blueprints/instructions and examining surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
Making on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures, removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g, doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary
Preparing walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint or other needed preparations
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
Apply varnish and other finishes
Applying paint, stain, and other finishes to paint surfaces using paint brushes, rollers, or sprayers
Maintaining an inventory of supplies like sprayers, paint brushes, rollers, and tarps,
Cleaning machines, equipment, and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids
Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
Following safeguards, rules, and regulations
Required Skills/Abilities
Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry
Ability to use various paint applicators such sprayers, rollers and brushes
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of related experience required
Knowledge of mixing, thinning and other methods for color matching and application
Physical Requirements
Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals
Special Qualifications/Requirements
Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Qualifications