Apprentice Painter

CROSS

APPRENTICE PAINTER

SCHEDULED DAYS/HOURS: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

REPORTS TO: Master Carpenter

SALARY: Based on experience

GENERAL SUMMARY: Possesses work site experience and basic knowledge of painting with a higher understanding and expectation of quality workmanship. Demonstrates work site etiquette and professional conduct on the project and in front of customers and vendors. Ready to begin learning the specifics of the craft, invest in their tools, and demonstrate an increase in dexterity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SKILL LEVEL

Loading a truck/trailer

Stacking materials

Proper rolling of extension cords

Setting up a ladder

Sand and prepare surfaces for finishing (i.e.: stain, paint grade)

Remove all figures, doorknobs, hardware, etc., and label/store them properly

Using painting tools such as spray guns, rollers, and brushes

Identify unleveled finish carpentry areas

Remove old paints upon completion

Ensure your assigned work area is clean at the end of the workday and at the end of the assigned project.

Applying varnishes and other finishes

Filling cracks and holes with appropriate materials, caulking as needed

Apply primer with a sprayer to walls, ceilings, and trim

Apply primer to cabinets using the full range of application methods and materials

Clean paint equipment properly daily

Know about small patches of drywall and different types of texture:

learning the ins and outs of tape and floating

learning the ins and outs of installing sheetrock

Assist Journeyman Painter in the painting of all surfaces interior and exterior

REQUIRED TOOLS: Must possess and acquire all painter tools as outlined on the attached list.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms. and use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel

Endure exposure to outdoor weather conditions and possible extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, and moving machinery

Must be able to lift 50+ pounds, with or without assistance

STANDARDS:

POSITION SPECIFIC

Acknowledge the review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a daily log when starting a new task and provide edits when applicable

Review To-Do list in JobTread & check-off the items upon completion

Add or comment on a daily log of work performed on the job site, summarizing what was accomplished and adding photos when available

COMPANY-WIDE

5. Act and communicate with:

Curiosity - ask questions and be receptive to answers

Integrity - be honest, truthful, and accurate

Respect - show regard and consideration for others

Accountability - take responsibility and engage

Humility - avoid vanity, arrogance, and excessive pride

6. Exemplify the CROSS Core Values

7. Prevent hazardous and unsafe working conditions