SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, performs routine and preventive maintenance painting duties, and a full range of specialized painting projects including, painting large structures in severe corrosive environments; performs inspections, clean ups, storage and disposal of paint products; and operates various tools and equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Perform a variety of routine and preventive maintenance painting duties, such as high steel and structural steel painting, sand blasting, powder blast and preparation for enamel, epoxy, bitumastic, and latex painting. 2. Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces including, aluminum, ferrous metal, interior drywall, woodwork, shop coated metal, uncoated metal, finished hardware, accessories, light fixtures, plates, and other surfaces as specified; protect and prime surfaces as appropriate; apply finish coatings to Mil Spec requirements. 3. Apply protective coatings to items such as equipment and miscellaneous metalwork; metalwork in corrosive atmospheric areas, subject to toxic fumes, wash down, flooding or abrasion; and tanks, vessels, and hoppers constructed of aluminum or ferrous metals. 4. Apply zinc chromate primer to aluminum surfaces in contact with, or embedded in, concrete and to all faying surfaces of bolted aluminum joints. 5. Repair shop coats and apply coats of specified paint to motors, gears, switchgear and other similar equipment. 6. Apply finish coats on electrical switchgear, switchboards, and control panels. 7. Repair shop coats, prepare surfaces, and field paint equipment. 8. Paint required galvanized surfaces per specification.
9. Remove shop applied protective coatings from equipment by sandblasting; perform field blast cleaning as specified; remove dust by brushing, vacuuming or air blasting; remove heavy deposits of grease or oil from surfaces. 10. Correct work as directed; repair nicks, scratches, or other small imperfections in the finish. 11. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local occupational safety, health and air pollution control regulations including Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and with all safety precautions recommended by paint manufacturer. 12. Clean up work areas, equipment, supplies and materials; apply standard safety practices and procedures. 13. Prepare and submit requests and supportive documentation for obtaining necessary approval to use substitute materials. 14. Determine and apply appropriate coating systems for painting ferrous metals which may/may not
be subject to submergence in water, sewage, or corrosive environments. 15. Maintain safety standards in the performance of duties. 16. Determine appropriate colors and coatings for various surfaces according to standard guidelines; obtain necessary approvals; and operate inspection equipment. 17. Perform masonry waterproofing, exterior masonry staining; maintain acoustical tile and factory applied finishes and caulking; and perform preventive maintenance. 18. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of City municipal codes and regulations. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to occupational safety, health and air pollution control. Methods and techniques related to painting in specialized areas and work environments. Methods and techniques related to the safe use, storage and disposal of paint and cleaning products and chemicals, and safe cleanup techniques and practices. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Compatible and incompatible paints and substitutions. Trade specifications and painting requirements.
Ability to: Perform painting maintenance in assigned work area. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Perform a variety of painting related tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions. Perform heavy manual labor. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in the painting trades. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible painting experience in an industrial/commercial environment. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein 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 job functions. Environment Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; work around traffic and heavy construction equipment; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work in confined spaces, underground, on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to heat, cold, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals; inclement weather conditions; moving objects/vehicles. Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, kneeling and crawling; standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicles and equipment. Vision See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read printed documents and to operate equipment; ability to distinguish color.
Hearing Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:
Health, Dental & Vision insurance
IRA with up to 3% match to total salary
Pay Frequency:
Weekly
At JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team. JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.