PAINTER/TEMPORARY

Wichita Falls ISD

Maintenance and Operations Department

 

Job Description

 

 

REPORTS TO: Building Maintenance Supervisor

 

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Apply paint, stain, lacquer, varnish and other finishes to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trim and fixtures of buildings and other structures.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Education/Certification: At least 16 years old and valid state ID or drivers license. Painting ability learned through apprenticeship or informal on-the-job instruction.

 

• Special knowledge/Skills: Reading and basic math. Exercise independent judgment when undertaking an assignment.

 

• Minimum Experience: Able to use commercial airless paint sprayers, brushes, rollers

 

• Fingerprinting/Background Check/Physical: Pass a class 1 background check and physical.

 

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Apply paint, stain, lacquer, varnish and other finishes to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trim and fixtures of buildings and other structures.

 

Choose/Match paint colors and finishes for surfaces to be covered.

Remove old coatings by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, or sandblasting.

Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with putty, plaster or other fillers. Be well versed in preservation techniques.

Apply primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coat.

Mark parking areas. Erect scaffolding and other platforms to perform tasks above ground level.

Carry materials and equipment.

Clean work site and other assigned areas.

Inspect equipment for safety.

Follow strict safety procedures due to risk of injury from materials needed.

 Lead various size paint crews as formed for special projects

Work some weekends as directed. Be able to be called-out for emergencies.

Control/inventory/clean/maintain all equipment and tools.
Other duties as assigned by Building Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Facility Director, or Facility Director.
Regualr Attendance

 

 

EQUIPMENT USED:  Various size brushes, rollers, and airless paint sprayers.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Mental Demands:  Reading and basic math, maintain emotional control under stress and demanding situations.

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing; work in awkward or cramped positions; work on hands and knees; frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; risk injury from falls, and cuts; work on ladders and elevated platforms; work as a team member and or work alone. Good color perception.

 

 

Pay Grade: $10/hr

 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 

Equal Oportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

 

The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012

 

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.