Industrial painter

Covanta
Chester, PA

Reference #: JR11644

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Responsibilities:

We seek a committed individual who will be responsible for industrial painting and building maintenance on a day-to-day basis. The Painter, under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining equipment and materials according to Reworld's policies.

Responsibilities include:

  • Accomplishes industrial painting projects and oversees plant preservation activities.
  • Performs minor building maintenance (man doors, insulation, etc.)
  • Responsible for prep work, and post job site clean-up.
  • Use spray rig/gun system, sandblasting equipment, chipping hammer, grinder and forklift as well as disassemble for cleaning.
  • Work in a self-guided manner and demonstrates creativity, exercises sound judgment, and demonstrates initiative.
  • Ensures a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned work areas
  • Capable of interpreting and following manufacture's paint specifications and procedures. Including safe use, handling and disposal as outlined in SDSs.
  • Supports the facility team by participating in general clean-up of the facility.
  • Follow all health and safety policies, procedures, practices and regulations.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED is required, as well as at least 3 years' experience as an industrial painter.

Qualified candidates must have knowledge and experience with:

  • Various types of metal cleaning and abrasive treatments such as media-blasting, chemical etching, degreasers, etc.
  • Surface preparation to ensure proper coating adhesion and advanced understanding of paint equipment and paint-booth operation.
  • Working with materials and surfaces such as metal, brick, wood, plaster and concrete.
  • Paint and chemical application techniques.
  • Erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Operating power hand tools and other related specialized equipment.
  • Working at heights and operate equipment such as aerial, boom, and scissor lifts and work from a man basket.
  • Working alone and stay on task.
  • Communicating clearly and concisely and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with plant personnel.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color,religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [email protected].

Posted 2025-11-09

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