Painter

Company: Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

SALARY:$22.11 - $30.96 Hourly CLOSING DATE:03/04/21 05:00 PM Metro Wastewater Reclamation District in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.0 million people in the Denver Metro area. GENERAL STATEMENT/ ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs skilled work in painting of interior and exterior of buildings, pumps and piping, fixtures and equipment on all types of surfaces and coating systems. Works under the direction of a supervisor. TYPICAL DUTIES: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) 1. Determines the type of coating to apply for the application. Calculates required paint materials for job. Estimates time, materials and equipment required for the job. 2. Prepares surfaces to be painted using burners, scrapers, sanders, sandblasters, dusters, acid etching, and water blasting. 3. Erects scaffolding and rigging where required. 4. Applies coating materials of various types to equipment or facilities for corrosion protection or decorative purposes. Applies coating material using various sprayers, brush and roller techniques. Sometimes mixes paint materials to obtain desired colors. Mixes and applies fiberglassing system to repair or protect equipment. 5. Disassembles, cleans and repairs painting equipment including air and airless sprayers, street striper, mixers and paint booth components. Cleans brushes and other hand equipment. 6. Follows the District color code. Cuts and uses stencils to identify piping, mark equipment and make signs. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must have appropriate and valid Colorado and federal licenses and certification required to operate vehicles and equipment. Extensive experience as a journeyman industrial painter with extensive knowledge of methods, materials, tools, as well as hazards and safety precautions of the painting trade. Skill in the application of paints and other finishes, care and use of painting equipment and brushes. Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding. Normal ability for distinguishing colors. Knowledge of environmental compliance issues regarding application and disposal of coating systems and solvents. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Graduation from high school. Desired Qualifications Completion of recognized apprenticeship in industrial painting. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $22 - $31 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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