POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for property renovations including the installation and repair of drywall, metal studs, doors and frames, wall protection, painting and skim coating and other duties as assigned. This is a short term project (approximately 12-months).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Removes fixtures from surface areas prior to painting.

2. Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.

3. Prepare surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool

4. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.

5. Apply paint, stain and other finishes to property walls, ceilings, and furniture using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

6. Selects premixed paints appropriate for surface area.

7. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.

8. Cover surfaces with appropriate material for protection during painting and post appropriate paint signs.

9. Clean up and store paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.

10. Coordinate with vendor in order to modify colors of paint, stain, or varnish.

11. Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.

12. Install and repair covered wall and ceiling surfaces including, but not limited to, hanging vinyl paper, fabric and foil wall coverings

13. Manage related supply inventory

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

· Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedure.

· Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.

· Complete safety training and certifications.

· Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.

· Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.

· Speak with others using clear and professional language.

· Support team to reach common goals.

· Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

· Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be knowledgeable with construction containment and infection control measures, ladders, scaffolding, heights, power tools and equipment.

· Must be able to use tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturer’s instructions/SDS requirements.

• Must have general mechanical, mathematical, and carpentry skills.
• Must be able to work around other departments' schedules, may need to report to work early and/or work late and/or work weekends.
• Must work well without supervision

• Must be able to complete take-offs in a timely and accurate manner.

• Must be detail oriented, excellent communicator and highly organized.

• Must be able to manage materials efficiently. Have materials on site on time, maintain and turn in receipts, and work with the project manager to ensure that the project stays on or under budget.

• Work with a sense of pride and professionalism in the office and on the job site with the client and the crews.

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens ( 110F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill painting and maintenance tasks.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat, and frequently lift 50 lbs.
• The worker is subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions, one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

· Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move up and down a ladder.

• The worker is subject to oils; there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education
· High school or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of two years trade background in painting required
• Previous painting experience in commercial renovations or builds preferred

Licenses or Certificates

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad’s standards.

Attendance:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Ownership:
This job opportunity for employment is being made available by Grand Pacific Hotel Services, L.P., the owner and the employer of all associates working at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the owner or operator of Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not the direct or indirect employer or joint employer of any associates working at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International does not control, govern or regulate any aspect of recruitment or employment at Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Marriott International is not responsible for any aspect of your application, candidacy, or employment at the resort, nor shall Marriott International be liable for the data collection, use and privacy practices of the Westin/Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s owner or operator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person