Painter

Full‑time position.

Purpose

The Painter is responsible for the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as preparing walls and other types of surfaces for spackling and patch plasters where needed.

Essential Functions

• Paints, spackles and finishes all types of surfaces as required and achieves results that meet departmental standards.
• Patches plaster as needed.
• Repairs and hangs various types of wall coverings and achieves quality results.
• Mixes paints and colors by using formula books, color charts or by whatever means are necessary to achieve desired colors or textures.
• Has knowledge of general commercial building maintenance.
• Skilled in the operation of all tools within the trades.
• Able to activate and deactivate the hospital fire system.
• Able to read blueprints, etc.
• Able to requisition material as needed and complete applicable paperwork.
• Able to drive a company truck to pick up supplies as needed and travel to off‑site clinics.
• Installs cove base and repairs floor tile throughout the hospital.
• Completes jobs thoroughly and accurately in a timely manner.
• Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
• Works independently in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates problem‑solving and problem‑prevention skills appropriate to the level of responsibility.
• Treats others with consideration, courtesy, and respect.
• Completes assignments within allotted time, considering the needs of patients, customers, and clients.
• Works carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
• Organizes and delivers service in the proper order.
• Displays good organizational skills and utilizes resources appropriately.
• Performs duties with initiative and willingness.
• Shares necessary information with coworkers when appropriate or needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check including MV records.
• Experience as a professional painter preferred.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work within established policies, procedures, and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Ability to proceed on one’s own initiative in compliance with policies, practices, and procedures prescribed by the immediate manager.
• Good communication skills in both listening and interpreting verbal and written instructions, as well as conveying necessary information to appropriate individuals and departments.
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand intermittently for 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100 % accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi‑manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder; regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lb.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to travel, including flying and driving rental cars.
• To accommodate travel, must be able to transport own suitcases and a portable computer estimated at 25 lb.