Painter / Maintenance Technician

Maryland Treatment Centers Inc., provides a comprehensive continuum of treatment for persons of all ages with problems involving substance use. We feature specialty services for adolescents, young adults and adults. Clinical programs include assessment, residential/inpatient, detoxification, day treatment, intensive outpatient and outpatient substance abuse, dual diagnosis, mental health, special education and prevention services. Our programs are accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO).

We are looking for a Full Time Painter. Position located in West Baltimore City at our Mountain Manor Baltimore facility. Must be willing to travel to other MTC locations in the near future.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday business hours start time flexible between 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Responsibilities:

The overall responsibility of the Painter/ Maintenance Technician is to provide facility maintenance painting, including surface preparation, painting, and finishing.

• Performs interior and exterior painting. Uses scaffolding, swinging stages, and lifts to reach high places regularly.
• Prepares surfaces by washing down with special acids and catalysts, by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning to remove old coats, filling nail holes and spackling cracks, sandpapering rough spots, brushing off dust, caulking, applying primer or sealer on new surfaces, and removing hardware, masking trims and molding, laying down drop cloths before painting.
• Mixes and thins paints or stains to achieve the right color, shade, and texture.
• Applies paints, varnishes, or stains, choosing and using the right applicator for each job depending on the surface to be covered, the characteristics of the finish, and other factors to achieve the desired outcome. Blends surface colors and contours to prevent detection of repaired areas. Applies repeated coatings to achieve a smooth and uniform finish.
• Observes all safety precautions and uses equipment and chemical treatments properly to avoid harming oneself and others and damaging property.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 months of strong commercial or industrial painting experience (must be able to verify with references).
• Proficiency in brushing, rolling, surface prep (sanding, masking), and operating equipment.

• Close to Bus Routes, I-95, & I-695.
• Free Parking
• Full Time with benefits

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