Join Our Team

The job descriptions below reflect some general duties but not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the positions. Claridan Contracting, Inc. may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and with the ever-changing needs of the company. 

Painter

• Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, doors, and cabinets.
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
• Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
• Calculate amounts of required materials.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Select and buy paint from vendors.
• Purchase quality brushes.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions.
• Tape off areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats.
• Remove paint splatters when finished.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Utilize spray guns for large jobs.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
• Jump into the role of Helper as needed.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

To apply as a painter, you must have at least 5 years of experience in the commercial/ residential painting industry.

Carpenter

• Prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimate height, width, length and other proportions.
• Select materials.
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors. 
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass and drywall.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Build stairs, mantles, and furniture.
• Install cabinets and molding.
• Remodel homes and businesses.
• Create structures for pouring concrete.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
• Repair or build furniture.
• Install partitions, doors, and windows.
• Move and install machinery.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

To apply as a Carpenter, you must have at least 5 years of experience in the commercial/ residential carpentry industry.

Driver/ Helper

• Deliver a wide variety of painting and carpentry supplies to different addresses and through different routes (knowledge of construction materials is required.)
• Follow routes and time schedule.
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle.
• Work on Jobsites as a painter, carpenter, and/or helper when not driving
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

To apply as a Driver/Helper, you must have at least 3 years of driving experience and ability to work as a Helper when not driving. See Helper qualifications below.