Painter

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamels, and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trims, and fixtures of the hospital using paintbrushes, rollers and associated equipment
• Properly diagnose required repairs and correct them in an expedient manner utilizing good judgment when ordering parts and supplies
• Smoother surfaces using sandpaper, wire brushes, or other means
• Remove old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scrapers, and wire brushes to prepare surfaces for paint
• Select premixed paint to match specified colors
• Rig staging or use a ladder
• Spread drop-cloths over floors and furniture to protect them from paint spatters
• Provide cost and time estimates on painting and redecorating jobs
• Re-lamp light fixtures, replace ceiling tiles, and work with other shop members in the proper identification of ductwork piping, wiring, and other needs as may arise
• Maintain inventory/stock of supplies used for facility repair, i.e. shower heads, light bulbs, air filters, toilet seals, paints, solvents, etc.
• Maintain tools and parts in good operating condition and keeps assigned areas clean and in good overall appearance
• Perform all work in accordance with all Preventive Maintenance work orders
• Keep records on equipment assigned showing type, model number, installation date, repair history, and/or service work performed on same equipment
• Maintain all other records pertaining to job functions
• Perform all work associated with the Zone Discrepancy Program
• Assist in the testing of various alarm systems, i.e. Fire Alarm System, etc.
• Operate the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as trained
• Make up procurement lists and prepare purchase orders for approval
• Keep ample supplies of the different colors of wall covering on hand to repair torn or ripped areas as needed
• Ensure that adequate records are kept so that materials can be matched
• Maintain a clean and safe work site
• Use the proper face masks to preclude both fumes and dust inhalation
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient, personnel, and department information at all times
• Complete In-service Programs on an annual basis
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education And Experience
• Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited trade or vocational school/program (equivalent amount of experience may be substituted)
• Preferred Education: Not applicable
• Experience: 3+ years as a painter working in a construction type environment
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicant should be certified through an accredited trade/vocational program.