Commercial painter resume sample

Seek the Challenging Position of Lead Painter

A highly talented Painter with huge experience in performing skilled painting work - applying paints, solvents, sealants, and caulk to wood, plaster, sheet rock, concrete, and synthetic interior and external finishes involved in construction, maintenance, repair - required to maintain facilities in safe and efficient condition.

Summary of Qualifications


# More than eight years experience.
# Excellent ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which include walking, climbing or standing for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
# Profound ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
# Remarkable ability to operate assigned equipment.
# In-depth ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
# Immense ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
# Exceptional skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products.
# Proven ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
# Unquestionable ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
# Extensive skill in applying coatings and/or caulking and completing repairs to exterior and interior surfaces.
# Thorough knowledge of glass repair techniques, tools and materials.
# Remarkable ability to prepare engineering documents, specifications and cost estimates for projects.
# Enviable skill in wood surface preparation, staining, and/or sealing techniques.
# Strong ability to perform facilities audits.
# Demonstrated ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training.

Professional Experience

Renovate Inc., Tarrytown, NY 2003 - Present

Facilities Painter

* Perform basic duties in all related building trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, etc.).
* Respond to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management.
* Perform assigned weekend and holiday standby duties to respond to emergencies as scheduled by management.
* Use basic knowledge of UBC regulations and requirements.
* Work in association with any of the other crafts (electrician, carpenter or mechanic) when conditions, schedule, or work load warrants or as directed by management.
* Inspect work sites to take dimensions, layout work, and estimates materials required.
* Maintain field work orders, service calls, and logs as directed by management.
* Prepare surfaces of sheetrock, wood, metal, and masonry; apply prime and finish paints, varnishes, lacquers and other covering materials (such as wallpaper) with brush, roller, or spray gun.
* Refinish furniture such as desks, chairs, tables and bookcases.
* Mix and match paints; recommend blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors.


Silver Stream Private Schools, Tarrytown, NY 2001 - 2003

Painter

* Performed general painting including both inside and outside school building; painted furniture and fixtures, play ground equipment; painted lines on tennis courts, stripes parking lots, metal poles, signs, etc.
* Stripped and refinished wood work.
* Stained and varnished.
* Matched paint colors and textures.
* Replaced or repaired drywall: tapes, beds, and textures; patched holes in plaster or sheetrock.
* Installed and repaired ceramic and vinyl tile.
* Installed and repaired vinyl base.
* Painted signs, works with stencils
* Informed supervisor of parts, equipment and other supplies that are necessary to do job.
* Cleaned work area and maintained paint shop and tools, including assigned vehicle.
* Performed other duties as assigned.


Silver Stream Private Schools, Tarrytown, NY 1997 - 2001

Painter Apprentice

* Assisted all painters in assigned work.
* Applied paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
* Operated equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
* Performed surface preparation, including application of putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks.
* Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and pressure washing.
* Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams under direct supervision.
* Performed flat glass repairs.
* Ensured proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
* Operated hand tools, power tools, and used painting equipment relevant to the painting trade.
* Performed manual labor associated with the trade.
* Ran errands, carried and delivered materials, tools and equipment.
* Cleaned tools and equipment.
* Did painting