Job Description

Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a leading historic restoration construction company, is hiring experienced Lead Certified Commercial Painters to work in Baltimore, MD and Washington DC.

Join us and build a great career in historic restoration and preservation. WEI offers an excellent company culture and dynamic work environment. This is a full-time position with benefits, including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holiday

Job responsibilities:

 

• Prepare surfaces for painting using cleaning, masking and sanding techniques.
• Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or glazing to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings, and other structures.
• Knowledge in removing lead-based paint and other hazardous materials from various surfaces.
• Make sure all chemicals are used properly, following safety protocol.
• Proper preparation of all areas to be painted, which includes scraping old paint, removing old caulk, taping windows and other necessary areas, and placing drop cloths on floors.
• Apply caulk and patch in a clean, professional manner within various substrates, including concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Paint surfaces with tools such as brushes, paint rollers, and spray guns.
• Make small patches and repairs in substrate using a variety of materials.
• Select premixed paints, or mix required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Utilize the use of cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Experience with glazing, glass cutting, and spray finishing is preferred.
• Work proficiently and cooperatively with other team members in a shop environment, while following safety regulations.

Requirements:

 

• Good hand-eye coordination and arms in carrying, installing, positioning, and loading/unloading materials. 
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your entire body, such as bending, climbing, lifting, stooping, walking, reaching and handling of materials.
• Wearing respiratory protection and common protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when at the job site.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

 

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience of commercial painting.
• Lead Certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle to get to job sites.
• Experience working on historic properties is helpful.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds two or more stories, climbing ladders, lift and carry objects weighing between 50 to 75 pounds.
• Experience with preparation work before painting.

 

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It is the policy of Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, WEI will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, subject to reasonable accommodation.

WEI, Inc. confirms work authorization through E-Verify, drug screening, background check and physical post job offer.

 

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