PAINTER (FT DAYS)

The Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces and applying paint, stain, and other finishes to various structures and surfaces within the organization. This role involves selecting and mixing paints, applying coatings, and ensuring high-quality finishes on both interior and exterior surfaces. The Painter will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment while adhering to safety regulations and project specifications and may include light carpentry work as needed.

Essential Duties

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and filling holes or imperfections.
• Select and mix paints, stains, and other finishes to achieve desired colors and finishes.
• Apply paint, stain, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools.
• Ensure that paint and finish applications are smooth, even, and free of drips, runs, or blemishes.
• Protect floors, furniture, and other areas from paint splashes and spills using drop cloths, tape, and other materials.
• Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment, including brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality standards and make any necessary touch-ups or corrections.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members to coordinate work and address any issues or concerns.
• Keep work areas clean and organized, disposing of waste materials properly.
• Assist with other maintenance or construction tasks as needed.
• Add light carpentry work as needed
• Makes the repairs or performs the maintenance in accordance with system policy and procedure
• Ability to provide 24-hour on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be available to respond to emergencies or urgent requests during these times to ensure continuity of care/services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Preferred Experience

• Proven experience as a painter or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of painting techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices related to painting and surface preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
• Proficiency in using painting tools and equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, and sanders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as standing for long periods, climbing ladders, and lifting materials.

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Education

• Vocational training or certification in painting is a plus.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

Chemicals: Including but not limited to caustic solutions, solvents, adhesives and sealants.

Video Display Terminals: Average

Blood and Body Fluids: During work on sewer systems, sinks, toilets and central vacuum outlets.

TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Needed to instruct, delegate and communicate operational and maintenance requirements.

Vision: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions.

Smell: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions.

Hearing: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions, hear overhead paging, radio pagers, telephones and walkie talkies.

Touch: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions, must be able to sense vibrating pagers.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 5%

Twist: 5%

Stand: 15%

Crawl: 2%

Walk: 15%

Kneel: 5%

Lift: 10%

Drive: 3%

Squat: 5%

Climb: 15%

Bend: 5%

Reach above shoulders: 15%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

Up to 20 lbs:Frequently

Up to 35 lbs: Frequently

Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 100 lbs: Occasionally

Over 100 lbs:Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Exposure to energized equipment and electrical systems and operating equipment. Must work on equipment while in full operation. Volatile gases are used in repair activities such as soldering.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 30

Twist: 15

Stand: 180

Crawl: 20

Walk: 60

Kneel: 20

Lift: 15

Drive: 20

Squat: 15

Climb: 30

Bend: 15

Reach above shoulders: 60

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.

Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 200#

Fine Manipulation: Adjustment to controls and medical devices.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Operates foot controlled pipe threader and drill presses. Occasionally with 5# of force.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

Inside hours: 7

Outside hours : 1

Temperature: Extreme cold to extreme hot

Lighting: Very dark to very bright

Noise levels: Very loud to very soft

Humidity: Humid to Dry

Atmosphere: Dust, fumes, odors, gas, poor ventilation

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation, Other - Exposure to energized equipment and electrical systems and operating equipment. Must work on equipment while in full operation. Volatile gases are used in repair activities such as soldering.

Protective Clothing Required: Goggles, gloves, face shields, aprons, hearing protectors, respirators and full protective suits occasionally.