General Maintenance Tech - Painter

Position: GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECH - PAINTER (FT)
JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Tech - Painter
DEPARTMENT: Plant Operations
REPORTS TO: Facilities Director

JOB SUMMARY
The General Maintenance Tech Painter is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic, sanitary, and structural integrity of the facility's interior and exterior throughout the hospital. They perform skilled surface prep, application of specialized coatings, and repair drywall while adhering to strict infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients and staff.

This role also performs routine maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on equipment, tools, furniture, and building systems. The Painter follows all assigned tasks and work orders as directed by the Facilities Director while complying with hospital safety policies and infection control standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three to five years of painting in a commercial, industrial, or Healthcare facility preferred.
• Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Required to be available for emergency situations.
• Required to be part of On Call rotation.

EXPERIENCE
Three to five years of painting in a commercial, industrial, or Healthcare facility preferred.

SKILLS

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Exhibit high moral standards to reflect the attitude of the facility.
• Effective conflict resolution skills and sound judgment, including the ability to make rapid, accurate decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work harmoniously with team members and across departments, following instructions while also working independently when needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying and addressing issues such as waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, or operational challenges.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing workloads or emergencies.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high moral and professional standards, reflecting the facility's values and mission.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Familiarity with potential hazards, including blood borne pathogens, chemicals, and hazardous or infectious waste.
• Maintain professional personal conduct, appearance, and hygiene appropriate to a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, and safe working practices, including the use of power equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with safety principles.
• Must be highly motivated and exhibit a positive attitude towards the mission of their department and the facility as a whole.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Specialized knowledge and/or certification as a Painter preferred. Must maintain a valid clean Wyoming Driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Painter Duties

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and urgent repair needs.
• Patches and prepare surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, torching and/or smoothing prior to applying finishing materials.
• Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, wire brushes, or steel wool and removes old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scrapers, wire brushes or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Fills nail holes, cracks and joints with putty, plaster or other fillers.
• Select premixed paints or prepares paint to match specified colors by blending and mixing required proportions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances.
• Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint-roller.
• Rigs staging or erects scaffolding.
• Spreads cloth or canvas over floors and furniture to protect them from spattered paint.
• Maintains existing paint surfaces by matching/tinting appropriate paint products.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and safe conditions.
• Properly stores, cleans and disposes of all supplies and equipment used according to departmental policies and procedures.

General Duties

• Maintain a safe and clean environment throughout all areas of the hospital and all external campuses for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, tools, furniture, fixtures, and building systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and grounds to identify maintenance, safety, or operational issues.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moves, and minor installations.
• Follow all safety, infection control, facility policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Safely and properly use hand…