Lead Painter

Job Summary

The Lead Painter, works under general supervision and provides lead direction for general painters and coaters, laying out and coordinating the workflow for the job, preparing materials lists, and submitting supply orders in addition to performing work as a skilled painter.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs as a lead, skilled painter and coater in association with basic and advanced coatings needed
• Prepares a variety of surfaces for painting and finishing, including standard wall finishes, stucco, concrete and plaster
• Applies undercoats and finish coats using a full range of application methods including brush, roll, spray, and electro-static spray
• Mixes and matching paints and finishes
• Performs pressure washing and paint spraying
• Erecting scaffolding, and/or use electronic lifts or personnel ladders in the performance of duties
• Reads, interprets, and works from plans, drawings, and specifications
• Ensures work performed is completed in a manner conforming with plans, specifications, and building code and safety requirements
• Cleans and maintaining materials, tools, and equipment used in the performance of duties
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials such as paint thinners, lead, and asbestos. Performs abatement, where certified
• Consults and works with other trades workers
• Operates power tools and shop equipment including but not limited to a tint machine, shaker, concrete grinder, shop vacuum, concrete vacuum, portable generator, and manlift
• Reviews work order system to understand and plan for preventative, deferred, and changing work efforts in a manner aligned with the priorities communicated by the appropriate administrator
• Ensures all work orders designated as high priority are completed on schedule
• Prepares for and plans work including development of material/supply needs lists and ordering supplies through the warehouse and business office so as to pursue the work according to schedule. Ensures adequate and appropriate warehouse stock supplies are on hand
• Develops rough sketches/diagrams and corresponding cost estimates and projected schedules for communication with the business office and customer
• Develops labor resource schedules and communicates assignments to assigned workers, adjusting and coordinating with other shops, where necessary
• Lays out, directs, assists and coordinates the workflow for assigned work including project planning and coordinating with other shops where necessary
• Inspects the work to ensure it meets quality requirements and specifications
• Instructs shop members in industry best practices and safety rules through regular shop and safety meetings
• Provides instruction and lead direction to general painters.
• Inspects completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations
• Ensures computerized record keeping systems are maintained with all work efforts documented accurately
• Communicates with customers in a professional manner to keep them informed of work efforts
• Provides feedback to the appropriate administrator concerning staff work performance including productivity, quality, teamwork, and communication
• Consults with shop staff to obtain feedback on recommendations
• Ensures Paint Shop always remains neat and tidy and that tools and equipment are properly cared for and stored safely
• Prepares standard reports, including preparation of as-builts for database updates
• Acts as shop supervisor in absence of the Main leadership.
• Develop organizational skills to allow for the establishment of priorities and labor resource assignments to accomplish work within budget and labor resource constraints while meeting the required schedule
• Working knowledge of practices and procedures of safety and emergency preparedness and ability to respond appropriately to such situations
• Knowledge and ability to complete work in conformance with drawings, plans, and specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations
• Ability to inspect work performed by others to ensure adherence to requirements and industry practices
• Ability to ensure shop, equipment, and tools are properly cleaned, maintained, and securely stored with shop being always kept neat and tidy
• Knowledge in the use of computers and technology including email, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position; read and interpret blueprints, and perform arithmetic calculations as required to perform the duties assigned
• Ability to prepare standard reports that may require one to organization information, ideas and concepts in a written or presentation format
• Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of a variety of state, federal policies and procedures pertaining to assigned duties
• Ability to implement a positive customer service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards, while maintaining focus on solving problems or issues effectively and in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals who are directly or indirectly involved with assignments and projects
• Ability to foster and participate in a positive, cooperative, productive teamwork focused atmosphere and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse population including those from various backgrounds
• Ability to understand and embrace priorities for work assignments while also maintaining flexibility to accommodate changes while meeting deadlines despite intermittent interruptions
• Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic justice, social justice, environmental justice) into all aspects of performing job duties
• Ability to perform strenuous work in potentially hazardous environments
• Ability to pass a physical which enables the use of a half-face respirator
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license and maintain a driving record that allows for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required in the performance
• of duties

• Required Qualifications

• Must possess those abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard painter’s apprenticeship program
• One to two years of experience as a journey-level painter that included work coordination responsibilities

• Trvel to different job locations in and out of state may be required

  License

  A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of Georgia driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques

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  Compensation

  Classification: Lead Painter
  Anticipated Hiring Range: $20 per hour
   

  Application Procedure

  Complete Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

• All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 23, 2022, through September 14, 2022. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of Kazzwell Painting and Coatings Inc.