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    • Join the Alaskan Colors Team!

      Alaskan Colors is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. We are licensed, bonded, insured, and harbor a safe, drug-free work environment.

      Opportunities

       

      Painter Apprentice

       

      Compensation: DOE

      Hours: Variable, typically daytime

      *Must be able to pass a drug test; subject to random testing

       

      Summary

       

      The Apprentice assists Journeymen in all areas of the painting trade, including preparation and application of undercoats/finish coats. Must be dependable, professional in demeanor, and able to accept orders and apply corrections. Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclimate weather conditions.

       

      Key Duties and Responsibilities

      • Assist journeyman level painters in the preparation of all interior and exterior surfaces.
      • Assist in brush and roller painting with water and oil-based products.
      • Operates, cleans, and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roller, sprayers, pumps, etc.
      • Maintains a jobsite clear of debris and excessive equipment.
      • Cleans and stores materials and supplies.
      • Erects scaffolding, rigging, and ladders as necessary.
      • Understands verbal and written work orders and safety procedures.

      Abilities

      • Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
      • Perform heavy physical labor.
      • Climb ladders and scaffolding.
      • Move and utilize up to a 28’ extension ladder (including all sizes of extension and step-type ladders less than 28’).
      • Gain access to roofs when necessary.
      • Erect and work on rolling scaffold.
      • Carry full 5 gallon container of paint or equivalent weight on stairs.
      • Wear & use respirators.
      • Bend and reach while preparing and painting surfaces for entire work shift.
      • Follow Instructions.
      • Work Safely.
      • Learn Quickly.
      • Maintain cooperative working relationships.
      • Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.
      • Work in varying weather conditions.

      Knowledge

      • 2-3 years of painting and laborer experience required.
      Download Application

      Applications are accepted:

      In person by contacting Eric Wittner (907) 232-7045,

      By email at akcolors@gci.net, and

      By fax at (907) 376-7054

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