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Fort Worth ISD

Painter II - Paint Shop

Fort Worth, TX

$36K - $43K/yr

Foreperson - Paint Shop Multiple Postions Pay Grade: 803 Duty Days: 244 Salary Range: $36,112 - $43,491 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Purpose Under general supervision, performs skilled brush ...

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Paint Shop Technician II

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Description SAIC has an opening for a Paint Shop Technician in Indianapolis, IN. JOB DUTIES: * Perform sanding, blending, shaping, cleaning, masking, and other tasking related to the preparation and ...

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$17.25 - $19.50/hr

Paint Shop Grade I - Cedar Rapids, IA This is a full-time, hourly position. Job Responsibilities: * Blasting and painting of railcars Job Requirements: * Experience in industrial abrasive blasting ...

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AspectPaint ShopAuto Body Technician
CertificationsAutomotive painting certifications, spray painting licensesCollision repair certifications, I-CAR certifications
Work EnvironmentPaint booths, spray stations, automotive shopsRepair bays, collision centers, auto repair shops
Industry UsageVehicle painting, refinishing, custom paint jobsBody repairs, dent removal, collision damage repair

While both roles work within automotive repair facilities, a Paint Shop primarily focuses on applying paint and finishes to vehicles, often involving spray painting and refinishing. An Auto Body Technician handles broader collision repairs, including bodywork, dent removal, and structural repairs. Both roles require similar certifications and work in automotive environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and specialization.

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What is a paint shop?

A paint shop is a facility or department where surfaces such as vehicles, machinery, furniture, or parts are coated with paint, varnish, or finishes for protection and appearance. In industries like automotive or manufacturing, paint shops use specialized equipment and processes to ensure quality and durability of the coatings. Workers in a paint shop may prepare surfaces, mix paints, operate spray booths, and monitor drying and curing processes. Safety and environmental regulations are important aspects of paint shop operations.

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Painter II - Paint Shop

Painter II - Paint Shop

Fort Worth ISD

Fort Worth, TX

$36K - $43K/yr

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Fort Worth Independent School District rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

456th of 545 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Painter II - Paint Shop
Reports to: Foreperson - Paint Shop
Multiple Postions
Pay Grade: 803
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $36,112 - $43,491
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt







Position Purpose
Under general supervision, performs skilled brush, roller, and spray painting, and applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the District.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintenance & Repair
 
  • Prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint, filling holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate filler; tapes, floats, and textures walls and ceilings.
  • Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, paint rollers, or other methods to achieve required effects.  Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces. Surfaces include but are not limited to:  interior and exterior walls, glass, plaster, brick, stucco, cement, and wallboard woodwork, and metalwork of buildings and equipment, such as tables, cabinets, rooms, halls, auditoriums, roofs, fences, and playground apparatus.
  • Selects premixed paints or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors, blend, harmonize, and contrast in specified colors and consistencies to be applied to painted or stained surfaces including oil-or vinyl-based paints and other finishes.
  • Erects rigs, scaffolding, swing stages, and extension ladders, or uses hoists to perform tasks above ground level.
  • Picks up and delivers painting supplies to campuses; maintains delivery records.
  • Receives and completes work orders.  Identifies and completes needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment using established inspection procedures.  Maintains accurate records on material and labor used.
  • Maintains inventory of tools and assists with inventory control of materials and equipment.
  • Inspects jobs after completion and ensures areas are clean.
 
Safety
 
  • Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
  • Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
  • Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade.
  • Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and precautionary measures to be observed.
  • Knowledge of brush, roller, and spray painting practices, processes, tools, and materials.
  • Knowledge of methods of application of various paints and finishes to a variety of materials.
  • Knowledge of methods of preparing various surfaces for painting or finishing.
  • Knowledge of safety precautions required in the handling and storage of painting materials.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to erecting and working on ladders, swing stages, rigging, and scaffolds.
  • Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
  • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Ability to properly apply paints.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work at various heights.
  • Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), work orders, and instructions from superiors.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
  • Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard carpentry equipment including small hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments; light truck or van.
  • Posture:  Prolonged standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion:  Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; frequent repetitive hand motions, including grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
  • Lifting:  Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
  • Environment:  Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; poor ventilation and poor lighting; works around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; works at various heights; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.
  • Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
  • Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
  • Certification/License:  Clear and valid Texas Driver's License.
  • Experience: 3 years' experience as a painter.
  • Additional Requirements:  Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties.  The FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.
 
INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
 
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
  • Driving and accident record:
Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm
  • NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
    • moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
    • failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
    • equipment violations.
  • NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
  • NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
  • NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
  • NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
  • NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
  • NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
  • NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
  • NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
  • NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
  • NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
  • Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 

































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