What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at City of Des Moines?
Under direction, to do skilled interior and exterior painting of buildings, and fixtures; to refinish furniture and wood paneling; and to do related work as required.
- Graduation from high school; and
- Two (2) years of experience as a journeyman painter, or
- Any equivalent combination in which each year of additional experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
- Possession of a valid State of Iowa Motor Vehicle Operators License or proof of equivalent mobility;
- Ability to wear approved respirator equipment during spray painting operations;
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer, physical examination and drug screen.
- Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, burning, washing, sanding, and by filling nail holes and cracks; mixes and matches paint, and otherwise prepares it for application.
- Removes graffiti.
- Applies paint including epoxy and other toxic finishes, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and enamels to a variety of building and fixture surfaces by brush, roller, and spray equipment.
- Estimates time and materials needed.
- Matches old and new woods.
- Marbleizes wood to match adjoining marble surface.
- Glazes wood to give multicolored grain; replaces broken windows; uses silk screen technique; hangs coverings; tapes and finishes dry wall; installs and finishes plaster.
- Cleans and maintains brushes and other painting equipment.
- Stains and finishes office furniture.
- Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, removing or covering objects to protect them from splattered paint, and cleans up work areas when job is finished.
Salary : $36 - $38
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