Painter

Houston, Texas
Optimal – Turnaround and Maintenance /
On-site
Come join our team at Optimal!

We know a few things about competing with giants and exceeding expectations.
After years of working in the field, our founders decided to break from tradition and build the company they wanted to work for. They believed in starting a company rooted in trust, its team, and the idea that everyone matters and has a part in getting the job done right.

Quickly building a reputation from the ground up and growing the company along with our list of clients, Optimal is now influencing the industry and the people we serve. We live by the values that make us who we are.
And that is how we deliver the impossible for our clients and team members every day.

The Painter for Optimal Field Services will be responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing surfaces of buildings, structures, equipment, and various materials as required for new construction or maintenance projects. The employee will need to apply protective and decorative coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment in accordance with project specifications and safety standards. Painters must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to produce a clean, professional finish on a variety of surfaces.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and applying primer or sealer.
Apply paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or other finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
Read and comprehend blueprints or work orders to determine required painting methods and materials.
Mix and match paint colors to meet job requirements.
Mask and protect surfaces not intended for painting.
Maintain clean work areas and tools.
Inspect finished work to ensure high-quality standards.
Erect scaffolding or ladders as needed for reaching high surfaces.
Follow safety guidelines for handling hazardous materials and maintaining ventilation.
Perform minor drywall or surface repair before painting as needed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PAINTERS:
Must have a valid driver’s license/Identification Card.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or instructions.
Ability to mix and match colors and finishes.
Minimum of 2 years of professional painting experience (commercial or residential).
Must be able to calculate surface area and estimate material needs.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
Knowledge of proper cleaning, maintenance, and storage of painting tools and equipment.
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Stop relying on contractors who over promise, under deliver, and do not care about your success. Instead, experience the Optimal difference. Build your team with us and know you have experienced craftsmen who have your back and can deliver.

Optimal Field Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Optimal Field Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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