About this role
Job Description
MAINTENANCE - PAINTER
Job Title
Painter
Duty Days
260
Reports to:
Maintenance Supervisor
Pay Grade
5
Dept/School
Support Service
Pay Schedule
Auxiliary Pay Schedule
Wage/Hour
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
2025
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.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade
- Ability to properly apply paints
- Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently
- Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others
Experience
- Two years' experience in painting field
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Maintenance and Repair
- Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint.
- Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler.
- Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
- Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specific colors.
- Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
- Stain, seal, and varnish wood surfaces.
- Erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform tasks above ground level.
- Pick up and deliver painting supplies to campuses; maintain delivery records.
- Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
- Prepare all painted signs required by the district.
- Receive and complete work orders.
- Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
- Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment.
- Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
- Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
Safety
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Handle and dispose of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described 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 and expectations.
Tools/Equipment Used: Painting and drywall tools and equipment including brush, roller, spray equipment sand and water blaster; small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; ladder, scaffolding, light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress