LOUIS KING

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Hampton, VA 23661

757-***-****

ad19fh@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To utilize my attention to detail and master painter skills to become a valued team member within the organization.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

20+ years of experience as a Painter and Building Maintenance technician.

Ability to lead a group of trade members to work together and to meet established deadlines.

Expertise in remodeling and rehabilitating of a variety of facilities and industrial equipment surfaces.

Superb communication and comprehension skills. Able to perform jobs from work orders and follow verbal instructions.

Able to assume a position that is designed as essential and can respond when inclement weather, emergency operations, and infrastructure disasters arise.

EXPERIENCE

Caliper, INC – Facilities Painter and Grounds Technician

(October 2014 through Present)

Reconditioned twelve separate buildings for the Virginia Department of Transportation as a contractor. Repaired damaged interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, floors and ceilings and painted as prescribed.

Enhanced safety of the organization by painting out safety zones driven by OSHA standards and painting fire hydrants to the designed gallons per minute color code dictated by the National Fire Protection Association.

Color Custom Painting Company - Self Employed Painter

(January 2014 through September 2014)

Performed general residential and commercial repairs pertaining to basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.

Proficient at using of standard equipment as aerial lifts, signal man hydraulic lifts, erecting scaffolding, ladders, pressure washers, paint sprayers, spackling tools, needle guns, sanders, caulking equipment and knives.

Vast knowledge of oil base, latex, enamel and two part epoxy paints.

Tidewater Staffing – Contractor for Newport News Shipyard

(February 2007 through December 2013)

Supervised teams up to ten personnel to perform maintenance to include cleaning, preparation of surfaces, primer and paint by roller, brush or paint sprayer.

Performed calculations for materials based on surface area and square footage. Conducted in-process, and final inspections of work performed by team to ensure adherence to project specification.

Well versed in the safety regulations and hazardous material handling requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency dealing with resurfacing and the waste involved.

Color Custom Painting Company - Self Employed Painter

(January 2004 through January 2007)

Experienced in challenging and odd surfaces techniques to be able to repair jobs as Popcorn ceiling’s and textured walls.

Expert at handling projects that involve working with treated and untreated wood surfaces and how to clean them with appropriate cleaners and equipment such as oil turpentine, mildew remover, pressure washing, sanding, polyurethane and staining sealants to revitalize them to like a new condition.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Norfolk State University, Tuner Construction Program, October 2004

USA Schools, Building maintenance program, February 1988 through March 1989

General Educational Development, Stanton, VA, November 1985

Certificates/License

Safety Marine Painting qualified 2012

OSHA compliant card for full faced and half faced Respirators, last qualified 2012

Current Virginia Driver’s License

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