JOB DESCRIPTION

Applying or removing paints, oils, varnishes, watercolors, wallpaper, wall coverings or other materials. Wall washing and the cleaning and bleaching of all interior and exterior walls and surfaces with liquid steam; sand blasting; application of adhesive materials, etc. (Drywall finishing means within the occupation of taping, texturing and sanding.)

Reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting. Smoothes surfaces using. sandpaper, brushes, steel wool, and removes old paint from surfaces using; paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife. Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors. Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electrical switch covers from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver. Spreads dropcloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, doorframes, and windows, with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. Lifts and carries cans of paint at job site as needed. Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers. Simulates wood grain, marble, brick or tile effects. Applies paint with cloth, brush, or sponge to create special effects. Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level. Individual does not pose a threat to the health or safety of others or to him/herself.

This job involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and good color vision. One may be exposed to the weather and is frequently in the proximity of dust, fumes, moving mechanical parts.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The apprenticeship program itself is a 6,000 hour/3 year program, with 144 hours or more of related-training, offered through night courses, two nights per week each year.

Applications are accepted year round and may be obtained Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM from:

Painters Local #106

Duluth Labor Center
2002 London Road
Duluth, MN 55812

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years old and furnish birth certificate or Social security card.
• Must provide Committee with High School transcript and three employment references.
• Must be physically able to handle the work and have an aptitude for the trade.

HIRING AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applicants will be notified of the JATC interview dates and times. The Committee will conduct personal interviews with all qualified applicants, reviewing scholastic achievement, attendance and work experience, as well as work attitudes and interpersonal skills. Each applicant will be notified of his or her acceptance within 10 days of the interviews.

Placement of applicants as Painter Apprentices shall be made on the basis of demand by Signatory Contractors to the Committee.

Tools Needed

Personal hand tools only. Cost is approximately $120.

Transportation Requirements

Driver’s license and car required.

Hours

Eight (8) hours daily between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM.

Wages

Wages are based on a percentage of journeyman's wage:

Union Dues

The initiation fee is currently $100 for apprentices, to be paid within a few months. Membership dues are $26.00 per month plus a 2.5% working assessment (2.5% of worker's gross pay).