Painter

Summary

The Painter is responsible for the general upkeep of all wall covering systems, including plaster, dry wall, paint, vinyl, paper, and/or cloth. The Painter also makes repairs to ceiling systems, cove bases, and painted floors, decorates and protects interior and exterior surfaces of the hospital, and constructs, repairs, and maintains furniture, partitions, bookcases, shelves, and other structures using hand and power tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• 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

• Smooth 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

• Fill holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster or other filler

• 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

• Take up damaged tile and lay new pieces as required

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: Lead Mechanic

• Supervises: None

• Responsibilities: Not applicable

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.