Description

The role involves painting walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Workers may remove old paint to prepare surfaces before painting and may mix colors or oils to achieve the desired color or consistency.

• Cover surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape, or paper to protect them during painting.
• Select and mix coating additives to thin or promote drying and adhesion.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using appropriate tools.
• Use high‑pressure sandblasting, chemical application, chipping hammer, power tools, and abrasives to remove rust, grease, dirt, concrete, and old paint before painting.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare bare wood, metal, piping, fixtures, structures, and equipment for finish coats.
• Choose paint according to company color scheme and specifications.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to heavy equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structures using brushes, spray guns, sandblasting equipment, or rollers; may use epoxy, latex, or enamel coatings.
• Calculate material quantities and estimate costs based on surface measurements and work orders.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
• Disassemble and clean paint and sandblasting equipment using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
• Erect scaffolding, swing gates, or set up ladders to work above ground level.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers before painting.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure proper adhesion.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil, thinning, and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

Requirements

Helpers (including helpers with 0 to 42 months of experience) require a preferred minimum of six months documented field experience in the selected craft discipline. Workers must be able to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and the assigned job step.

A high school diploma or equivalent, combined with prior experience in the field or a related area, is often required. Candidates must possess knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the trade and rely on established guidelines to perform job functions. The position works under immediate supervision and typically does not require independent judgment, reporting to a supervisor or manager.

The job demands frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, and reaching, as well as occasional kneeling and crouching. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lb and handle tools and materials regularly. Physical activities are performed with varying frequency as indicated by company symbols.

• Use required respiratory protection for many applications.
• Knowledge of application techniques.

Benefits

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. The company offers competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401(k) plan with match, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. Career advancement is supported through professional training and development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance