Facilities Painter

Title: Facilities Painter

State Role

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Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $28.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking a Facilities Painter to join the Maintenance Team. The role of the facilities painter will be to perform surface preparation such as removing wallpaper and skimming walls, painting, and minor drywall repairs across resident rooms, hallways, common lounges, and administrative offices. Because the workplace is the residents' home, the role requires working with minimal disruption, using low-odor or zero-VOC products, and strictly following healthcare safety and infection-control guidelines.
This role will perform other duties as assigned within the Maintenance Department's mission and to meet the overall needs of the facility to include light plumbing, electrical, etc.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic or facility need. This position participates in the rotating On Call schedule in the Maintenance Department.

• Experience working as a residential, commercial, or industrial painter.
• Knowledge of painting materials, coatings, finishes, and the correct tools required to apply them.
• Strong eye for detail, a positive attitude, and solid communication skills when interacting with residents and other staff members.
• Basic math skills to calculate area measurements and estimate material needs.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently, to plan assigned work, select and gather necessary materials, tools and equipment for maximum efficiency and compliance with codes and regulations.
• Experience in light maintenance repairs (light bulb, filter replacement etc.).

• Experience working at a long term care facility or health facility.

• Successful completion of a background criminal history check, FBI fingerprint-based background and pre-employment drug test are required. TB skin testing conducted upon hire.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance.
• SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.