Painting Worker

Job Description

· Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary

· Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.

· Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.

· Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)

· Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture

· Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools

· Apply varnish and other finishes

· Calculate costs and negotiate prices

· Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions