Residential Painter Resume Example

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• Received work orders from supervisors and clients to determine scope of work, materials needed and other job requirements.
• Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
• Provided work order cost estimates based on anticipated type and quantity of materials needed and total project surface area.
• Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
• Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up dropcloths, plastic or paper.
• Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
• Cleaned and protected interior and exterior surfaces with oils and mildew remover.
• Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
• Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
• Executed advanced finishing techniques including sponging, ragging, layering and faux finishing to achieve customized appearance of finished surfaces.
• Sprayed and brushed custom artwork on interior and exterior walls and ceilings using stencils or by following sketches.
• Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings protect them from chemicals and paint.
• Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
• Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
• Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
• Coordinated and completed ongoing routine painting of exterior and interior of properties.
• Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress and provide estimated completion time.