Painter job description template

Position Identification Details

1. Position Summary

The Painter prepares surfaces and applies paint, stain and other coatings on homes and commercial buildings for customers of [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. Most of the job is preparation: protecting floors and furniture, washing, scraping, sanding, patching and caulking, so that the finish coats go on smooth and last. The painter reports to [REPORTS_TO_TITLE], works on interior jobs year-round and exterior jobs when the weather allows, and is often in people's homes. Clean lines, even coverage, a tidy site and a happy customer are what this job is measured by.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Site setup and protection (10%)

• Walk through the job with [REPORTS_TO_TITLE] or the customer to confirm rooms, colours, sheens and anything to work around.
• Move or cover furniture, lay drop cloths and floor protection, and mask trim, windows, fixtures and hardware.
• Remove and label switch plates, outlet covers and hardware, and put them back at the end.
• Set up ladders, planks and scaffolds on firm, level footing.

2.2 Surface preparation (35%)

• Wash walls and siding, and remove mildew, grease and loose paint.
• Scrape, sand and feather old paint, and fill holes and cracks with filler or drywall compound.
• Tape, mud and sand small drywall repairs to a smooth finish.
• Caulk gaps at trim, windows and siding joints.
• Spot prime repairs and stains, and choose the right primer for the surface (bare wood, stains, glossy paint, masonry or metal).
• Follow [ORGANIZATION_NAME]'s safe work steps when old paint may contain lead, including testing where required, dust control and clean-up, and stop and tell [REPORTS_TO_TITLE] if you suspect it and have not been told.

2.3 Applying paint and coatings (35%)

• Cut in by brush and roll walls and ceilings to an even finish with no lap marks or holidays (missed spots).
• Paint doors, trim, cabinets and railings with brush, roller or sprayer as the job calls for.
• Set up, run and clean airless sprayers safely, and mask and protect against overspray.
• Apply stains, clear coats, deck finishes and specialty coatings following the manufacturer's directions.
• Check that temperature, humidity and surface moisture are right before exterior work, and plan the day around the weather.
• Check the work in good light, touch up and remove masking before the customer walk-through.

2.4 Clean-up and customer care (10%)

• Clean brushes, rollers and sprayers at the end of each day, and dispose of leftover paint, solvents and rags the way the shop requires.
• Leave the home or site clean and safe at the end of every day, with no tripping hazards or open cans.
• Be polite and respect the customer's home, pets and privacy, and pass questions about price or changes to [REPORTS_TO_TITLE].
• Label leftover paint with the colour and room and leave it for the customer if agreed.

2.5 Materials, tools and records (5%)

• Pick up paint and supplies from the supplier, and check colour codes and sheen before leaving the store.
• Keep the van or trailer organized and tools in good working order.
• Record hours and materials used on each job in [JOB_TRACKING_APP].

2.6 Health and safety (5%)

• Inspect ladders, scaffolds and fall protection gear before use, and use fall protection as required in [PROVINCE].
• Wear [REQUIRED_PPE], including a respirator when spraying, sanding or using solvent products, as the safety data sheet calls for.
• Follow WHMIS labels and safety data sheets, and ventilate rooms when using products with strong fumes.
• Report injuries, near misses and unsafe conditions the same day.

3. Qualifications & Experience

Role Qualification Standards

4. Competencies

Core Competencies

5. Working Conditions & Performance Measures

5.1 Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This is physical work indoors and outdoors. The table shows what the job normally involves. We will look at accommodation for a worker who needs it, up to the point of undue hardship, as human rights law requires.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

5.2 Performance Measures

Key Performance Indicators

5.3 Career Path

• Typical Prior Roles: Painter's helper, general labourer, construction labourer, drywall helper, painter and decorator apprentice.
• Typical Next Roles: Journeyperson painter, lead painter, crew lead, estimator, painting contractor.

5.4 Position Acknowledgement

This job description sets out the main duties, working conditions and qualifications for the Painter role at [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. It is not a list of every task. The job can change as the business changes. If it changes in a real way, we will update this document and talk it through with the employee first.

Employee Sign-Off:

Name: [EMPLOYEE_NAME] Signature: _____ Date: _______

Manager Sign-Off:

Name: [MANAGER_NAME] Title: [REPORTS_TO_TITLE] Signature: _____ Date: _______

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