Jose Escalante

J.C French & Company

La Verne, CA

02.2005 - Current

Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
Inspected finished surfaces for defects in order to ensure quality standards were met.
Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
Sprayed, brushed, and rolled paint on interior and exterior surfaces.
Caulked joints between walls, ceilings, moldings, and woodwork.
Proper safety measures were ensured when handling hazardous materials such as solvents or paint thinners.
Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
Mixed paints according to specific instructions.
Applied primers and sealers as required.
Utilized ladders and scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas.
Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work.
Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
Removed old paint layers using chemical strippers or scrapers.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.