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Job Title: Painter

Job Description

The Painter is expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of their duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all repair and maintenance related tasks. The Painter will be tested on their knowledge and be asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals. The Overnight Painter is responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects. While this position is primarily hands-on, the person in this role is also responsible for developing, implementing, and documenting operational best practices. The Painter must deal with people in a manner showing sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, and doors.

• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.

• Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.

• Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.

• Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.

• Calculate amounts of required materials for painting projects.

• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

• Perform minor sheetrock repair as needed.

• Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging, and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; move furniture and equipment as necessary.

• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.

• Apply several coats according to paint directions.

• Tape off areas when needed.

• Apply touchups or second coats.

• Remove paint splatters when finished.

• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.

• Utilize spray guns for large jobs.

• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.

Why Work Here?

We offer direct placement with employer-paid medical insurance, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, an annual bonus, and contributions to a flex-fund account depending on the selected insurance plan. We also provide a $150 shoe stipend, a 401K plan, and free parking.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working on various surfaces and requires the use of ladders, scaffolding, and spray guns. The position may involve moving furniture and equipment to access difficult areas. The dress code includes appropriate attire for painting tasks and protective gear as necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of BELLEVUE, Washington.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.