Painter

Position Overview

Conducts painting and material finishing services for contracted Melton Design Build Projects. Provides start to finish “in-house” painting and wood finishing, painting support, touch-ups, and painting/finish element quality control services as designated. Provides great customer service and communication while conducting paint/finish services on-site.

Essential Functions

• Application of various finishes to buildings, rooms, walls, ceilings, cabinetry, and other built structures and construction elements.
• Preparation, cleaning, masking, taping, and protection of various areas of jobsites for painting and material finishing.
• Paint and stain mixing, color theory, and color matching.
• Mixing and applying paints, varnishes, stains, and sealants for a quality and lasting finish.
• Caulking, puttying, plastering, sanding or otherwise, to repair and prepare surfaces and materials for painting and finishing.
• Paint and finish applications for both Interior and Exterior building materials, for Residential and Commercial projects.
• Obeying workplace safety rules.
• Keeping workspace, tools, and vehicle clean and organized.
• Buying paint and finish materials, and other supplies, as necessary.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge and experience in painting residential and commercial spaces.
• Ability to receive detailed instructions and execute job functions with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently in a very organized manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent follow through with numerous simultaneous projects.
• Ability to work in a team setting, as well as individually motivated.
• Ability to work unsupervised, and self-manage time and deadlines of assigned projects.
• Good balance and physical endurance.
• Knowledge of quality painting and wood finishing techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety standards.
• Experience operating various painting related tools and equipment, such as paint sprayers, brushes and rollers, ladders, scaffolding, lifts etc.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on painting experience, in the construction industry.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a full spectrum of carpentry tools.
• Must have an extensive set of personal tools which can be used on the job.
• Must have reliable transportation to reach (multiple) project sites.
• Must be able to work safely at client sites in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.

Contributing Behaviors:

• Emotional intelligence.
• Building and exhibiting team member trust.
• Engaging in effective and productive communication.
• Engaging in unfiltered conflict around ideas.
• Commitment to decisions and plans of action.
• Holding oneself and other accountable for delivering against the agreed upon action plans.
• Focusing on the achievement of collective results.

Benefits

Melton offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 100% paid health, dental and vision insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Wellness Reimbursements
• Company-matching Simple IRA
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Tool loan program 
• Competitive salary
• Fun & rewarding place to work
• Monthly employee events and annual parties
• Core values that include integrity, respect, dependability, and continuous improvement
• Training and career advancement opportunities
• Family-friendly atmosphere

Position Pay Information:

Full-Time (40 hours)
$20 – $30 / hour