Painter Foreman
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**Thompson Construction Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Painter Foreman

Division:Thompson Maintenance Group City:Charleston State:South Carolina

**Basic Scope/Purpose:** Paint various protective coatings to piping, fixtures, and equipment. Also remove old paint and prepare surfaces prior to painting. These duties are to be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

**Job Responsibilities:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use brush, airless, compressed air and roller methods.

Knowledgeable of application techniques.

May use epoxy, latex or enamel coatings.

Select and mix coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion.

May use high pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, power tools and other abrasives to remove rust and foreign matter prior to paint application.

Prep and prime surfaces prior to coating.

Respiratory protection is common and required in many applications.

Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.

Other duties may be assigned.

**Job Qualifications:**

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

* Must also be trained and qualified to build scaffolds, inspect ladders and operate man lifts in order to access the work.

* Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.

* Must be able to utilize basic math and be able to read a tape measure or ruler and calculator to determine amount of paint required.

* Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.

* Must be able to work from 200 feet and in some cases wear a respirator.

* Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

* Must have commercial experience.

* Ability to do sheetrock repair and other minor repairs to ensure quality paint projects.