Jesus Melero
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional Painter with 17 years experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Hospitality Painting (Interior or Exterior). Strong attention to Safety, Detail, and Cleanup are key to any job being performed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Union
Local 147 District Council 14
01.2007 - 11.2025
- Preparing surfaces by Cleaning the surface, Scraping , Wire Brushing, Removing old paint, Filling in holes, Light drywall work, Patchwork, Sanding, Priming, Taping, and Caulking.
- Directed the use of Scaffolding, Drop cloths, Tapes to make sure each work site is prepped prior to painting. Selected the best primer and paint coating for the surface being finished.
- Experience in coatings such as Latex, Acrylic Latex, Oil, Alkyds, Varnishes, Gel Stains, Primers.
- Supervised Paint teams of 20 painters-choosing tasks for each painter and overseeing project progress, ensuring Quality and Efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of paint, paint supplies, and equipment.
- I've ensured compliance with Safety Regulations and I'm A big fan of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Cleanup is key to quality.
Education
Journeyman Status - Painting Trade
J.A.T.C Union Painting School
Berkeley, IL06-2010
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Paint Mixing and Matching
- Expert in Airless Sprayer
- Brushing and Rolling
- Pressure Washing up to 4000 PSI
- Line Striping
- Stenciling Parking Lots
- Wood Varnishing and Gel Staining
- Drywall Patch Work
- Sanding
- Priming
- Operating Scissor Lifts
- Ladders
- Power Tools
- Texture Machine
- Scaffold
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Painter
Union
01.2007 - 11.2025
Journeyman Status - Painting Trade
J.A.T.C Union Painting School
OSHA 30
OSHA 30
Scaffolding
Experienced in Wide variety of Scaffolding Systems.
ANSI
Experience in Scissor Lifts and Arm Lifts.