4523 Military Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
402-556-9373
Four (4) year
apprenticeship
The painter applies
coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquers to decorate and protect
interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of building and other
structures. The painter prepares surfaces to receive paint or other finishes. A
painter caulks, fills nail holes, and makes other repairs, etc. before
painting. The painter applies paint and other materials with brush, roller,
trowel and spray gun. A painter may also work with all wall coverings to
include vinyl and fabrics.
Basic Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age
Physically fit to
perform work of the trade
Familiarity with
construction is helpful
Needs to furnish own
hand tools
Work will be both
outdoors and indoors
The apprentice will
receive increment wage rate increases based on a percentage of the
journeyworker rate, beginning at approximately 50% of journeyworker pay.
The apprentice will be
required to attend related training classes, most likely in the evenings.
Condensed Work
Experience:
Surface preparation for
paints and stains
Priming
Paints (oil, latex,
enamel, etc.)
Lacquers
Varnishes
Stains
Spray painting
Wallpapering
Abrasive blasting
Lead abatement
Drywall taping and
finishing
Blueprint reading
Care, use and operation
of tools and equipment used by the painter
Applications taken year
round
Benefits include: Pension
Plan, Health Insurance, Training and Education, Vacation, 401k Plan