Summary:

Prepares surfaces for finishing and assists "Painters" in setting up the job. Prepares for advancement by learning skills of painting trade and acquiring tools of the trade.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned and may vary depending on city or location)

Receives instructions from supervisor. Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and cover surfaces with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. Applies masking to articles to protect from over spray Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting, fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with calk, putty, plaster, or other filler. Sands surfaces smooth and removes old paint Cleans and prepares surfaces for painting Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level Loads and moves materials to work area Performs "cut in painting" as dictated by Job Forman.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience as a "Painters Helper" or equal experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Have the ability to write simple correspondence. Have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Have to ability to add and subtract four digit numbers, to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Have the ability to perform these operations using unites of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Have the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, VEHICLES:

Driver License, reliable transportation to and from the work place.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Have the ability to adapt and learn new responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to we and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.