Terms of Employment:
12 months/ 234 days per year. Compensation is at Auxiliary Pay Plan AUX4 on the EISD Compensation Plan. Entry level rate of pay is $15.77/hour with additional consideration based upon directly related experience.

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district.

NOTE: Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by applicant.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Experience:

• Four (4) years’ experience in the painting field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade.
• Ability to apply paints properly.
• Knowledge of and ability to mix paint and match colors.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint.
2. Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler.
3. Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
4. Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
5. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
6. Stain, seal, and varnish wood surfaces.
7. Erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform tasks above ground level.
8. Pick up and deliver painting supplies to campuses; maintain delivery records.
9. Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
10. Prepare all painted signs required by the district.
11. Receive and complete work orders.
12. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
13. Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment.
14. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
15. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.

Safety

16. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
17. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
18. Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
19. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
20. Handle and dispose of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures.
21. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used: 

Brush, roller, striping machine, taping and masking equipment, spray equipment, sand and water blaster, air compressor, dry wall tools and equipment, hand tools, ladder, scaffolding. Light truck or van. 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Ability to operate hand powered tools and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding; and around machinery with moving parts. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noises, fumes, and toxic chemicals. Frequent districtwide travel.