Turnaround Paint Foreman

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Select coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Use high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, chipping hammer, power tools and other abrasives to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint prior to paint application.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare surfaces such as bare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures and equipment for finish coats.
• Select paint according to company color scheme and specifications.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to heavy equipment, buildings, bridges, and/or other structures using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
• Disassemble paint and sandblasting equipment and clean equipment using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure finishes will adhere properly.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• Use respiratory protection as required in many applications.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.

• Has knowledge of application techniques.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

• Standing 70%
• Walking 20%
• Sitting 10%
• Lifting 40 lb.
• Carrying 40 lb.
• Pushing – Not Present
• Pulling – Not Present

NP:
Not Present

O:
Occasionally (0‑33%)

F:
Frequently (34‑66%)

C:
Constantly (67‑100%)

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.