Summer Paint Helper

ABOUT US:

Omni Glass & Paint has been in business since 1967. Since then, Omni has become one of the largest glass and paint contractors in the state of Wisconsin. Omni has thousands of projects to its credit, providing innovative project ideas from homes to hospitals; banks to office buildings; terminals to technical schools.

Omni's reputation for excellence is due to the outstanding individuals we employ. Here you will find a culture predicated on commitment, innovation and hard work. Our ability to provide the highest quality products and services to our customers would not be possible without the highest quality employees at every level of the organization.

We believe in unlocking potential and creating opportunities for our employees. Some of our team members are brand new to the construction industry. Some have been industry experts for decades. Regardless, everyone is given the opportunity to learn and develop their skills on the job.

Are you ready to unlock your potential? Join Team Omni today!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Paint Helpers assist skilled painters by performing incidental or preparatory work such as holding or supplying tools or materials, setting up the work area, taping and keeping work areas and equipment clean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Smooth surfaces and removes old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting. This is done through scraping or using sandblasting equipment.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler
• Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
• Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Under the supervision of lead painters, paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun (conventional or airless), or paint rollers.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Measures and cuts strips from roll of wallpaper or fabric.
• Wears necessary protective equipment such as a respirator or spray hood, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hand protection, and hearing protection or any additional personal protective equipment that is required by the customer.
• Works in such a manner as not to jeopardize own safety or safety of others

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Driver's license and reliable transportation - Required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and blueprints - Required
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements
• Ability to work professionally with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Constantly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are Representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to wet, and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

(OCCASIONALLY: 1-25% of the time; FREQUENTLY: 26-75% of the time; CONSTANTLY: 76-100% of the time)

Omni Glass & Paint LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Encourages Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities to Apply.