Painter

Primary Responsibilities

To provide painting/maintenance for Inclusive Housing Resources and provide high quality housing to people with disabilities.

• Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint
• Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler
• Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings
• Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection
• Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge
• Stain, seal, and varnish wood surfaces
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform tasks above ground level
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures
• Receive and complete works orders
• Assist with inventory control of materials and equipment
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean

• Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support during absences or a shortage of staff
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Maintenance Department

• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously and the dexterity sufficient to perform the manual tasks involved
• Ability to squat, stoop, kneel, bend, and stretch without injury or strain
• Ability to reach and lift items over the head
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders or crawl into awkward/small spaces
• Ability to transport tools and materials onto and around a job site
• Ability to operate power tools
• Must be clear of any medications or other substances that would impede the ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and/or power tools
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work with others to plan, coordinate, and/or complete tasks
• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance (required to have less than 6 points on your license)