| A1 | Report to the job supervisor for instructions | Ready, willing, and able to work at the job site or shop; Tools and equipment clean, repaired, loaded and ready to use |
| A2 | Review safety regulations for the job | Thorough and complete understanding of all safety requirements |
| A3 | 100% adherence to the Dress code | Dress code: work shoes, clean whites |
| A4 | Be knowledgeable and able to perform each of the duties assigned | Continuous learning and improved capability to perform tasks and duties within the department |
| A5 | Observe all company rules and company policies | Smooth and efficient operations of the department and cooperation with all directions of the management team |
| A6 | Receive instructions from the job supervisor | Assignment completed alone when necessary to the complete satisfaction of the customer |
| A7 | Customer Service | Use the 5 Steps to Friendliness and Great Customer Service; Say hello; Say thank-you; Look them in the eye; Smile; Go the extra mile |
| A8 | When painting, all equipment and furnishings should be in the center of the room | All furniture, lamps, rugs, equipment, and other furnishings protected from any dust, over-spray, drips, bangs and dents; Cover with visqueen and / or drop cloths; Discuss with foreman before moving or lifting or touching any of the customer’s personal property |
| A9 | All outlet covers removed to protect from paint and for safety | Outlet cover/screws placed in a Ziploc bag; Masking tape over the outlet to protect from paint and for safety; Ziploc bags marked clearly “Do Not Discard” and put in a safe place out of the way |
| A10 | Power Washing | Put machine on the level ground not on grass or uneven surface when adding gasoline. Gasoline spilled on grass will kill the grass; Connect water supply hose; Connect high pressure hoses; Attach wand; Turn on water at the spigot; Make sure the water is turned on before operating the machine; Before starting the machine, pull the trigger back into the set position; Pull the cord to start the machine; Adjust the choke and idle speed as appropriate; Select the proper tip; Power wash the house by squeezing the trigger; Always point the tip of the hose toward the house and not toward any person or into the air; Release the trigger to stop the power wash; Stay away from electrical outlets, windows, and doors; Be very aware that that the water runoff does not run into the storm drains but is being absorbed into the ground; Be sure there is a water burm or obstacle in place to prevent unwanted runoff |
| A11 | Start preparation | Nail holes filled; Sanded smoothly; Gaps between substrates are caulked; Walls are free of pimples, nail “pops”, and foreign matter; All blemishes removed by appropriate scraping or spackling or sanding |
| A12 | Soffit and under hangs | Scrape loose paint – “tight is right”; Sand; Feather edges; Palm sander; Disc grinder; Spot prime; Then full prime; tint to match finish color; Caulk by filling all open gaps; Use wet rag to smooth; Finish Paint using exterior latex semi-gloss or other paint as directed by your supervisor |
| A13 | Nail holes | Use glazing compound or painter’s putty to fill these holes; :Step 1: Take a small amount of putty and roll into a ball; Step 2: Push the putty into the nail hole; Step 3: Gently smooth putty until it protrudes slightly from the substrate; Be cautious not to push putty below the level of the substrate |
| A14 | Repairing “Nail pops” | Step 1: Use a hammer to set nail back into place; Make sure the area of the nail pop is set below the level of the finished surface; Step 2: Inspect drywall for movement; If drywall moves in the area of nail pop, secure with a screw into the stud; Screw head should be below the surface of the drywall with out breaking the paper; Step 3: Skim repaired area with 20 minute patch or lightweight joint compound using a 6″ spackle blade; Step 4: After patching material has dried, inspect for “shrinkage”; If this has occurred repeat Step 3; Shrinkage is defined when joint compound dries, it may shrink below the surface of the substrate; Step 5: Once patching material is dry, sand patched area until it is smooth and/or flush to the surface; |
| A15 | Respirator used at the appropriate time | Personal safety is critical; Respirator must be used anytime hazardous solvents are present based on the MSDS sheets; NO EXCEPTIONS |
| A16 | Dust mask used at the appropriate time | Dust mask should be used when dust and airborne debris is present |
| A17 | Spackling | No globs; No pits; Feathered edges in all spackling areas; Clean edges on posts, doorframes, knobs, and elevators; Neat and carefully done; Keep customer informed when spackling so they can make adjustments to their schedule if necessary. |
| A18 | Quality sanding | Surface is smooth to the touch, without bumps, ridges, and lumps; With feathered edges; Smooth transitions; Surface imperfections will not show through the finish; Keep customer informed when sanding so they can make adjustments to their schedule if necessary; Use appropriate dust control, i.e.; Fans, venting machines, vacuums, covers, visqueen drop clothes |
| A19 | Power Sanding | Able to learn to use power sanding machines; Able to learn the basic maintenance and trouble shooting of the electric powered sanders particularly the 5″ disc and the 5″ Random Orbit Palm Sanders; Learns where, when and how to use each tool; Knowledgeable in the selection, use and proper storage of power cords |
| A20 | Clapboard prep | Scrape loose paint – “tight is right”; Sand using proper grit; Feather edges; Palm sander; Disc sander; Hand sand; Full prime; Tint to match; Spot prime; Caulk by filling all vertical gaps; Ask foreman if underside of clapboard should be filled; Smooth with wet rag; Finish paint using exterior latex flat house paint or other paint as directed by supervisor |
| A21 | Surface preparation of trim | Sand all surfaces; Sanding of trim is important even if the trim looks smooth; Sanding insures proper adhesion of finish coat; Sanding between coats will help to provide a smooth, clean finished product; |
| A22 | Prep and Prime Doors – including garage doors | Scrape loose paint – “tight is right”; Sand using proper grit; Feather edges; Hand sand; Palm sand; Disc sand; First Full Prime; Second Spot prime (Oil vs latex); Caulk by filling all open gaps; Smooth with wet rag; Paint door; Paint edges, heel side (hinges) first; Determine which edge gets what color before beginning; Paint center panels next; Paint rails and stiles last; Paint door frame; Sand, caulk, and spot prime; Paint left side, topside, right side, and all returns. |
| A23 | Removing wallpaper or stripping | Step 1: Entering the Job Site; Carry in clean drop cloth for entrance protection; Greet customer using the 5 Steps to Friendliness and Great Customer Service; Identify work location(s; Coordinate with job foreman what area(s) to complete first; Lay down clean drop cloth to protect entrance area; Red rosin paper may also be used to cover long hallways; Step 2: Set up and Substrate determination; “Box” room and cover all furniture with thin plastic; Tape think plastic to baseboards; Spread out plastic to cover remaining exposed areas of the floor; Place water absorbing drop cloths over thick plastic; Insure that the edge is tight against the baseboards; Remove vents, switch plates, and receptacle covers; Cover plugs and switches tightly with blue tape; Cover thermostats and alarm keypads with plastic and blue tape; See foreman for proper removal of wall lighting and other fixtures; Test peal a small area of wallpaper to determine substrate and stripping procedure; Step 3: Removing Wallpaper; If paper dry strips, remove everything that will easily pull off; If substrate is drywall, use caution not to damage facing; If paper does not dry strip, use a solution of wallpaper stripper and very warm water mixed as per manufacturers instructions in a pump sprayer to wet an area of wall; Wet wall evenly from top to bottom and along seams; Some water will run down the wall and be absorbed by the drop clothes, but this should only be a small amount; Any water that lands on the floor is not helping to strip the paper, but will make clean-up more difficult; Allow stripping solution to dwell on wall for several minutes, then apply more to the areas to be stripped; As paper begins to loosen, grab a corner and carefully peel off the paper from the wall; If backing remains, repeat same process to remove until it is complete; A stiff scraper knife can be used to help push the paper off the wall; A razor scraper can be used on plaster or other hard surfaces, but can not be used on drywall; Step 4: Washing the wall; After the paper is removed, use clean warm water and a sponge to wash the wall; Stubborn glue can be cleaned with a scrubby pad; Use caution not to damage drywall facing; Remove plastic and tape from around switches and receptacles; Use a damp sponge to moisten the remaining paper and carefully remove; Wipe away any remaining glue; Step 5: Clean up; Make sure that drop clothes have absorbed all water that is on floor plastic; Pick drop clothes up and let all debris fall on to the floor plastic; Fold wet drop clothes; Place in plastic bag for removal from job site; Pull back plastic from baseboards; Wipe remaining wall areas, trim, and edge of floors clean; Roll plastic up with debris inside and place in waterproof trash bag; Sweep and vacuum all areas; Clean any windows that have water or glue on them; Replace furniture and fixtures or leave the room as per job foreman’s instructions |
| A24 | Exterior Prep | Scrape windows; Razor glass first; Inspect glazing; Remove bad glaze; Scrape loose paint from window sash and frame; Sand window sash and frame being careful not to scratch glass; Re-glaze windows; Work putty soft in hand; Prime new glazing; Spot prime bare wood or sash; Full prime frame and sill as needed; Oil – for over old paint; Latex – for new wood, to change colors, to stick to gloss; Avoid painting over grey wood |
| A25 | Cleanliness on the job site | Items organized and in their proper space; Items not scattered about; Drop cloth underneath the job shop; Back wall covered in plastic to prevent accidental splashing; Clean up as we go; Buckets clearly labeled – thinner – clean – dirty thinner; Garbage thrown away at the end of the day; All lunch thrown away after each lunch hour or break; Food, paper, and garbage thrown away immediately after consumption; Trash from work activity removed and thrown away continually; Supply scraps discarded into a plastic bag or other appropriate container; No unsightly mess; Only new, clean “New Wet Paint” signs posted; Signs thrown away after the first use; Paint brushes and frames reasonably free of paint |
| A26 | Clean up at the end of the day | Complete the “End of the Day” checklist to confirm that all details are complete; Shop must be neat and well organized before leaving |
| A27 | Do other assignments as directed by supervisor | Cooperation with all management directives |
| A28 | Ladders | Be able to set up a 32′ extension ladder alone. Be able to work in high places. |
