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Employing Painters who are competent is important for the image and success of our business. The most common tasks that Painters are required to perform are:

• →Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects.
• →Assembling scaffolding as required.
• →Covering trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint.
• →Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes.
• →Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they are smooth.
• →Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
• →Mixing and matching paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications.
• →Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers.
• →Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, and tarps.
• →Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds, or blowtorches.
• →Estimating time and material costs on painting projects.
• →Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids.
• →Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments.
• →Removing and reinstalling fixtures (doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary.
• →Following safeguards, rules and regulations adhering to health and safety standards, and ensuring projects comply with regulations.
• →You may be required to perform other duties outside of your position description during a period of a declared hotel emergency.

Painters typically need high school diploma, GED, or with a relevant trade certification. They should also have good verbal, auditory, and written communication skills, as well as dexterity with their hands and fingers.