Description
Job Summary:
The painting assistant will collaborate with painters and carpenters, preparing surfaces, applying primer coats, and assisting in the application of finishes and varnishes.
Key Highlights:
1. Collaboration with painters and carpenters
2. Surface preparation and painting equipment setup
3. Assistance in applying finishes and varnish coats
Please include your resume; if you do not have one, describe your prior experience. If you have photographs of previous work, please attach them as well. Applications that do not include a description of experience and at least one or two photographs of completed work will be discarded.
The painting assistant will collaborate with painters and carpenters in performing their duties. This includes preparing and maintaining work areas; preparing surfaces through cleaning and sanding; removing paint and varnish using chemical strippers; repairing small holes and applying latex filler; cleaning and maintaining painting equipment; applying and removing masking tape; applying primer coats; and assisting painters in applying finishes and clear varnish coats.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: lifting 50-pound (approx. 23 kg) paint buckets, moving and transporting equipment such as ladders, and working 10–12 hours standing or walking. Additionally, they must be capable of working safely on scaffolding.