Maintenance Mechanic Painter

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