Painter-001347 in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Painter-001347

Job Description

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Painters.
• Supervise Painter Apprentice staff.
• Work Independently with little supervision & perform other duties as assigned
• Conduct Health and safety inspections.
• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scraper, brushes, steel wool or sanding machines.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns or rollers.
• Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
• Polish final coats to specified finishes.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application and customer’s wishes.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning or using water or abrasive blasting.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps or electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering or faux finishing.
• Assist other tradesman on projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Completion of Paint apprenticeship Program
• Journeyman Card
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple criminal background investigations.

Job Info

Job Identification: 3377

Posting Date: 11/10/2026, 02:39 PM

Apply Before: 12/15/2026, 09:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI, 48211, US