Design painter job description

Ring's End, Inc. is seeking a determined full-time Junior Designer that will travel throughout our New Milford , Danbury , Newtown , and Wilton in order to keep our paint operations running smoothly. This position requires travel to our various locations throughout Fairfield County and earns a competitive pay and is eligible for great benefits , including traditional and Roth 401K, 3% 401K safe harbor company contribution, various medical insurance plans, FSA & DCA, employee discounts on our products and materials, life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long & short-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance program, and a legal counseling program. If this retail opportunity sounds like the right job for you, keep reading !

Are you a hard worker who genuinely cares about your customers and will go out of your way to make them happy? Are you interested in teaming up with an established building material retailer to fortify your skills ? If yes, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application for this Customer Service / Sales Associate position because we want to meet you!

ABOUT RING'S END INC

We are a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer serving Connecticut, South County, Rhode Island, and Westchester County, New York. We are a third-generation, family-run company with a rich history dating back to 1902. Guided by a tradition of service and a commitment to innovation, we are dedicated to becoming the premier resource in the building material industry for builders and remodelers, painting contractors, architects, and homeowners.

Our growth and success are due to our team of professionals. We employ the best team in the industry, ensuring we maintain a diverse and evolving work environment that values cooperation and teamwork . We look for innovation and continuous improvement in everything we do. We're looking for more to join us!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A JUNIOR DESIGNER

As a Junior Designer for us, you help in our paint centers to assist our customers with color choices and finishes. In addition, you also sell wallpaper, window treatments, rugs, and fabric. You are kept busy with various tasks, from keeping our paint center showrooms neat and clean, handling telephone calls, greeting and helping clients in the store, handling point-of-sale transactions, and creating purchase orders for products. You use your excellent customer service skills every day and are smart and tasteful with your design guidance. This position requires the incumbent to sell paint, and paint accessories, keep shelves stocked, and deliver materials to contractors, builders and homeowners. The right candidate will be flexible and adaptable to the changes that quickly affect this job. Exceptional customer service and problem solving skills are a must as well as a clean driving record as the job does require travel between stores as well as to customers homes. Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus! You feel accomplished using your knowledge and skills to help our clients!

QUALIFICATIONS

Duties include, but are not limited to:

-Sell the maximum output of allotted products at authorized prices, and in accordance with established merchandising plans and policies

-Correspond with regular customer contacts and potential customers promoting the sale of all Ring's End products

-Instruct customers on use of products

-Handle instances of consumer dissatisfaction and specific customer complaints fairly, promptly, and effectively, and recommend adjustments to management

-Stock Shelves with appropriate merchandise

-Deliver merchandise to customer homes and job sites

Do you have a positive attitude that contributes to a high company morale? Are you goal-oriented and self-motivated? Can you connect with our customers and build strong relationships? Are you an effective communicator? Do you present yourself professionally? If so, you may be perfect for this full-time retail position! Apply now!

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This is a full-time position within our company and not a subcontractor position.


Drywall Hanging, Finishing & Painting Professional - (Must have experience with both drywall and painting)


We are seeking a detail-oriented drywall hanging, finisher, and painter to join our team. As a drywall finisher and painter, your duties will include sealing joints, repairing cracks, and smoothing imperfections on walls and ceilings to create surfaces that are suitable for final treatment followed by painting all areas. You should also ensure that all supplies are used safely.

To be successful as a drywall finisher and painter, you should be able to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work. Ultimately, an excellent drywall finisher and painter will utilize sound techniques to produce high-quality drywall finishes and painting on time.


Drywall Hanging & Finisher Responsibilities:

• Joining drywall panels using tape and plaster.
• Repairing cracks and any other damage to the drywall panels.
• Concealing any imperfections or exposed irregularities in the drywall surface.
• Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface.
• Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface.
• Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in preparation for finishing work.
• Managing and maintaining all the required equipment for the job.
• Keeping your supervisor abreast of your progress and reporting any job-related issues.
• Ensuring that all equipment and materials are used safely and effectively.

Painter Responsibilities:

• Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint
• Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces
• Providing decorative and faux finishes as the project requires
• Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
• Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes
• Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project
• Calculating the number of materials and time required for said project
• Removing fixtures such as doorknobs and light switch covers
• Taping off areas as needed
• Choosing and purchasing paint, brushes, and other supplies from vendors
• Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when the project is complete
• Communicating with clients to ensure they're getting the look they're hoping for

Drywall & Painter Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience as a drywall finisher and painter.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods used in drywall and ceiling finishing.
• Knowledge of the applicable safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Physically fit and able to work long hours.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Pass a pre-employment background screening with no felonies.

Pay Rate:

• Commensurate based on experience
• Guaranteed hourly rate
• Shared productivity bonus
• Health Insurance Reimbursement provided
• Dental & Vision Insurance provided
• Paid holidays
• Vacation pay
• Sick leave

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