Painter

Job Description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,

security

and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless

ambition

and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,

collaboration

and well-being are integral to success.

Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Summary:

Supports the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Painters perform surface preparation and painting tasks on maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Carpenter Foreman or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities
:

Perform painting of interior walls, piping, ceilings, floors, furniture, and any other item that requires a paint finish

Perform painting of exterior surfaces of buildings,

towers

and structures

Utilize a variety of paint materials and application tools

Perform drywall repairs, taping,

finishing

and texturing

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours

Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise

immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements

Accomplish tasking

utilizing

design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme

cold weather

Use solid

decision-making

ability and sound judgment to

safely and effectively solve problems

Proactively

identify

any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

Occasionally

utilize

the

assistance

of other station personnel to complete tasking, or

assist

other trades or departments with their tasking

Comply with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements.

Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Perform other duties as

required

Required

Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma

or GED

Minimum 4 years' experience

required

in all phases of painting, including interior and exterior, and using a variety of application tools and methods

Expected

Skills and Competencies:

Experience with scaffolding and/or aerial lifts

P
rior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Preferred
:

Experience in a commercial or industrial environment

Experience with industrial coatings

Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams

Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments

Experience working in confined spaces

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.