Painter

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision (qualifying dependents included)

Wage compensation - Min: $23.05 Max: $35.30

The Painter performs professional painting, finishing, and surface preparation work throughout hospital and healthcare facilities. This role ensures that all painting and finishing projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with healthcare regulations, infection control standards, and hospital policies. The Painter works independently and as part of the Facilities team to maintain a clean, professional, and patient-friendly environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and other surfaces.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, sealants, or other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools.
• Follow detailed project specifications, color schemes, and finish requirements as directed.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols and containment measures in patient care areas.
• Protect surrounding surfaces, furniture, and equipment during painting and finishing activities.
• Perform minor repair work related to painting, including filling holes, repairing trim, and caulking.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper disposal of paint, solvents, and materials.
• Mix, measure, and match paint colors accurately according to specifications.
• Operate ladders, scaffolding, and lifts safely to complete painting tasks in elevated areas.
• Assist with material procurement, storage, and inventory management for painting supplies.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and completion status to the Maintenance Manager or supervising Facilities staff.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Maintain professional conduct, appropriate language, and appearance consistent with a healthcare setting.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations:

Required:

Valid State issued Driver’s License.

Preferred: OSHA 10 certification.

Experience: Required:
Five (5) years’ experience performing painting and finishing work in commercial, institutional, or healthcare settings.

Other:

• Knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, and finishing materials.
• Ability to read and follow project specifications, color codes, and blueprints.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion in a healthcare setting.
• Willingness to take evening and weekend calls on a rotating basis if required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and…