PAINTER

Qualifications:

Education  High School Diploma

Experience   Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years relevant painting experience, successful completion of apprenticeship is preferred.

Specialized Skills Must have a professional manner and strong communication skills.  Must have the ability to multi-task and possess and project a positive, helpful demeanor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sand-blasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning.
• Remove wallpaper and loose paint as needed.
• Repair cracks and holes in walls, sandpaper and apply sealer.
• Mix and thin paint to obtain desired color and texture.
• Apply paint or other materials, such as stain, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, etc., using brushes, rollers or spray equipment.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls.
• Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing gates.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as requested.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, cover letter and the names of three references to:

Louis Kangas
Iona College
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
lkangas@iona.edu