Painter

Amentum - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Springfield, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Painter position at Amentum involves applying various finishes to surfaces in a client facility located in Springfield, VA. The role requires a Top Secret security clearance and entails working independently to prepare and paint equipment, buildings, and other structures, ensuring high-quality finishes while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, and other structures using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
• Cover surfaces with canvas drop cloth or masking tape and paper to protect them during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.
• Remove fixtures such as frames, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
• Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Waterproof buildings using waterproofing membranes and caulking.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in paint preparation, painting, sanding, and scuffing or related field required.
• Knowledge of preparation and painting of equipment, buildings, and other structures for both interior and exterior work.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of the painting trade and take precautionary measures as needed.