Painter/Handyman

Work is performed under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor. This position functions as a Painter and performs skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of the building.

Responsibilities:
• Performs all types of industrial painting work.
• Prepares various surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding, sandblasting or other means as necessary.
• Mixes, matches, and blends various paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, stains and special protective coatings to achieve desired color, consistency, and drying properties.
• Caulks, putties, cements or plasters holes and cracks. Cuts and replaces glass in windows and doors.
• Erects and uses ladders, scaffolding, and swinging stage equipment as required.
• Paints buildings, structures, equipment, and furniture using brush, spray gun or other applicator.
• Prepares wall and hangs paper or other wall covering material.
• Determines quantities and requests supplies orally or in writing.
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment and cleans work sites.
• Assists in a variety of maintenance and repair work on plant equipment including pumps, fans, gear boxes, shafts, chemical feed equipment, water lines, valves, belts, motors, electric panels, generators, boilers, bar screens and the like.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance on buildings, equipment, plumbing, and electrical fixtures and systems.
• Drives vehicles and transports personnel, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Bends/stoops/reaches and lifts/carries heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds; twists torso 45° to 90° to perform essential functions
• Works in confined spaces; climbs ladders and onto scaffolding;
• Works in inclement weather and emergency situations.
• May be assigned to wear a respirator and/or self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as needed.
• Maintains records and logs as needed. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.