Painter Helper

 *** MUST HAVE TWIC ***

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Paint, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, interior or exterior of ships, marina buildings, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers. 

1. Prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting by removing old finishes, grease, rust, scale, and dirt by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting. 

1. Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. 

1. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines. 

1. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats per specifications. 

1. Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering on surfaces. 

1. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, wood, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. 

1. Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly. 

1. May be required to remove fixtures such, doorknobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.