Painter/Drywall Specialist

Treyton Oak Towers   Louisville, KY   Full-time     Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on August 7, 2020

Treyton Oak Towers is hiring for a full-time Painter/Drywall Specialist. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures: Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
  • Smooth’s surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and removes old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
  • Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.
  • Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
  • Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch covers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver.
  • Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
  • Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.
  • Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
  • Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
  • May also hang wallpaper and fabrics.
  • Practice self-supervision on small jobs and ensure you complete each project in an efficient, timely manner
  • Match paint samples for touch-ups and other small projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in Drywall installation and finishing.
  • Thorough operating knowledge of all Drywall Hanger/Finisher hand tools and power tools, including their uses, repair and maintenance.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED preferred
  • 2+ years’ residential or commercial painting experience required
  • 2+ years’ Drywall hanging/installation experience required

We Offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Generous Benefits
  • Education Assistance
  • 401K
  • Free Parking