Painter

About the role

The Painter is responsible for painting, plastering, and wallpapering public and guest areas to ensure a safe, efficient, well-maintained hotel environment. The Omni Houston Hotel is centrally located in the prestigious Uptown Post Oak/Galleria area and associates enjoy a dynamic work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring within a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain (paint, wallpaper, plaster, etc.) all public areas and guest rooms on an on-going basis
• Keep the hotel decor in good condition
• Completion of all assigned work orders and daily tasks
• Work as a team to keep the back of house areas and equipment in safe, good working order
• Clean all work areas after completing job
• Fill out Daily Work form and communicate pass-on information to the Engineering team
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni's fire alarm procedures and other emergencies
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations
• Have a thorough understanding of OSHA rules and regulations
• Be familiar with all hotel amenities and hotel facilities
• Be familiar with the inter-relationship between the different departments (to include PBX, Guest Services, Housekeeping, F&B outlets, Banquets, Sales, Engineering and Purchasing)
• Maintain 4-Star/4-Diamond Standards of guest service
• Aid guests in locating other areas of the hotel (walk them to destination if possible)
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets
• Effectively operate a two-way radio, power and hand tools required to complete responsibilities
• Be pleasant, smile and greet all guests, using surnames when obtained
• Be actively engaged with guests; identify the needs of guests and meet these needs, aiming to exceed expectations at every opportunity
• Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences by utilizing the Power of One
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Engineering Management
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must possess painting and basic drywall skills
• At least one year of prior painting experience is required
• Previous wallpaper experience required
• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and some night/PM shifts
• Walk, stand, climb, bend, reach over-head, squat and kneel for long periods at a time, as the position requires constant motion
• Crawling for short periods of time
• Lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and push/pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance
• Candidates must be able to utilize step stools and ladders effectively
• Candidates must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals