Stainer/Painter
Hayward, CA
Compensation: $25.50 - $32.75 per hour, depending on experience.
Employment type: In Warehouse & On-site. Full-time position available.
About Barbara Butler Artist-Builder, Inc (BBABinc)
We are a family owned and operated manufacturing firm that specializes in creating custom play structures & treehouses for children. We are a small company with big ideas: we want to see kids outdoors, up in trees, and on play structures built with craftsmanship, integrity, and sustainable materials. We are experts in the trade and have been in business since 1999. Our crew is small yet dedicated with 3 Partners and 9 full-time employees. Check us out at barbarabutler.com.
About the Role
BBABinc is seeking a skilled Stainer/Painter with experience painting, staining and mixing colors to support the daily operations of the business. This role plays an integral part in the success of the company and is responsible for mixing stain colors in accordance with formulas, staining new play structure parts, fulfilling stain orders, creating stain sample packets, maintenance of older structures and special projects as assigned. Time is split between working in our 10,000 SQ FT shop and working on residential & commercial sites. The right candidate is willing to drive to local sites and travel by air to out-of-state sites. This role reports to the Lead builder and will also support the CFO and VP of Procurement as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Interact with & support Builder team members.
Preparing surfaces for staining and/or painting such as sanding, scraping, and patching
Staining by brush of small & large pieces of Play Structure & Treehouse parts made from redwood, Accoya & Thermory lumber. No spray painting involved in this work.
Occasional detail staining and/or painting of small, intricate parts & carvings.
Mixing from dry pigment and bottling up to 59 tung-oil stain colors in accordance with provided formulas, utilizing several large mixing machines to accomplish this task.
Fulfilling online stain orders on an as-received basis, including creating labels and packaging for shipment in a timely manner.
Creating BBAB redwood stain sample packets for client use.
Apply touch-up staining on site towards the end of the installation of a new play structure or treehouse, usually in conjunction with other team members.
Clean, re-stain and apply a finish coat of clear tung-oil solution to existing play structures & treehouses on the client’s site, sometimes in conjunction with other team members.
Working with the Financial Manager to estimate the number of hours required to re-stain a structure and the amount of stain needed.
Tracking job materials to place reorders in timely manner, including stain pigment, containers, brushes, solvents, etc.
Required Qualifications:
3 or more years’ experience as a professional painter or stainer (brush experience desired)
Professional attitude and positive demeanor
Current Driver’s License with clean driving record.
Use small tools, e.g., screwdriver, electrical & battery powered drills, hammer & chisel.
Lift up to 20 lbs. frequently throughout the day.
Lift up to 80 lbs in conjunction with other team members
Load product pieces into and remove from trucks, tying off securely using rope and/or wire.
Climb ladders.
Hold boards/trim in place while screwing or nailing to wall.
Work overtime, as needed.
Willing to drive to locate client sites and fly to out-of-state locations as part of the installation team for “away” jobs. Away jobs can be up to 7 days on site at a time.
Willing to sign a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) to never reveal client information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in Spanish a plus.
Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Willing to learn new things and take on new challenges.
Works well with other team members.
Not required but a plus: Photography skills
Compensation:
$25.50 - $32.75 per hour, depending on skill level and experience.
Hours:
Full-Time: 40 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with PAID 30-minute lunch breaks (minimum of 7-hours work per day required to be eligible for paid lunch) and (2) PAID 10-minute breaks throughout the day.
Full-Time Benefits:
60% Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
(7) paid holidays per year.
(3) paid sick days per year.
(6) paid vacation days the first year of employment.
(12) paid vacation days after one year of employment.
30-minute paid lunch for each 7+ hour workday.
(5) paid half-days of COVID sick time per year (positive test required).
401(k) with employer match up to 4% of salary after one year of employment.
Positive and fun work environment!
COVID-19 Considerations:
This is an on-site position. All employees are vaccinated, and all new employees will be required to show proof of vaccination and booster shot(s).
We are committed to safety! Our workshop is a 10,000 sq. foot warehouse and we have ample COVID-19 protocols in place to maintain a safe work environment, including social distancing, enhanced air circulation via fans and filters, regular disinfecting of surfaces, mask requirements as mandated by local ordinances, paid time-off for testing and an employee COVID-19 sick plan.
Employment Opportunity Statement:
Barbara Butler Artist-Builder, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes and employment opportunities are applied without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Implicit in this policy is the commitment of the Company to maintain a work environment that is safe, productive, and free of harassment, including sexual harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we will not tolerate harassment of Company employees by anyone, including any supervisor, manager, co-worker, vendor, client, contractor, customer, or other regular visitor of the Company.