Painters prepare interior and
exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures and then
apply paint with rollers, brushes or sprayers. They work
with varnishes, lacquers, enamels and other coating
materials. A Painter must be able to mix paint as well as
operate sand and water blasting machines. This trade also
includes drywall taping, wall covering and special
decorative finishes. A Painter must have good manual
dexterity, neat work habits and not be afraid of working at
heights. They must be able to read blueprints, finish
schedules and do some common math.
How do I
qualify?
Must be at least 18 years of
age
Must have Arizona driver's
license
Must have your own
transportation
What are the program
specifics?
Length of program - 3
years
Related classroom instruction with
college credit
Starting pay - 55% of current
journeyman rate
Pay increase review every 1,000
hours on the job
Medical and pension
benefits
What do I need to
apply?
18
years of age with valid driver's license
Your own transportation
Where do I
apply?
Applications are accepted
weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m..