Painter

Your tasks

Job Responsibilities*

• Perform preservation, surface preparation, coating, and finishing tasks aboard facilities, structures, or assigned work areas in accordance with Navy and program standards.
• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, corrosion, old coatings, and debris using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, and other approved equipment.
• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and sealants using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment following technical instructions and safety requirements.
• Support corrosion-control activities, including chipping, scraping, sanding, masking, and coating of various surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and accountability of all painting tools, PPE, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with setup, staging, containment, and cleanup of work areas to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to complete preservation and painting tasks safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate logs, material usage notes, and basic documentation related to paint and preservation activities.
• Ensure all painting and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors and leadership as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Job Responsibilities*

• Perform preservation, surface preparation, coating, and finishing tasks aboard facilities, structures, or assigned work areas in accordance with Navy and program standards.
• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, corrosion, old coatings, and debris using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, and other approved equipment.
• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and sealants using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment following technical instructions and safety requirements.
• Support corrosion-control activities, including chipping, scraping, sanding, masking, and coating of various surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and accountability of all painting tools, PPE, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with setup, staging, containment, and cleanup of work areas to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to complete preservation and painting tasks safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate logs, material usage notes, and basic documentation related to paint and preservation activities.
• Ensure all painting and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors and leadership as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in painting, preservation, coatings, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications*

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
• Previous experience supporting Navy, maritime, industrial, or facility maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with Navy preservation standards, coating systems, and corrosion-control procedures.
• Experience working in remote, industrial, or confined-space environments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in painting, preservation, coatings, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications*

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
• Previous experience supporting Navy, maritime, industrial, or facility maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with Navy preservation standards, coating systems, and corrosion-control procedures.
• Experience working in remote, industrial, or confined-space environments.
• Valid driver’s license.