Painter's Assistant
TBP Pro Paint
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Painted walls and other large areas using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, filling and priming.
- Cleaned up after each job and disposed of debris properly.
- Moved furniture, ladders, drop cloths and other equipment as needed.
- Protected floors, carpets and furnishings from paint spills or splatters.
- Applied sealants over drywall joints for a smooth finish.
- Organized tools and supplies in an orderly manner before the start of each project.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance purposes before handing off to the customer.
- Caulked gaps between baseboards or trim pieces prior to painting.
- Repaired holes in walls with spackling compound or plaster.
- Readied brushes, rollers and other tools for use at the beginning of each shift.
- Provided assistance to lead painter during preparation stages of the job.
- Removed wallpaper from walls using steamers or chemical solutions.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
