Painter

Job Summary / Purpose

Maintains, repairs, and applies protective coatings to interior/exterior surfaces (e.g. walls, ceilings, furniture) to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetic environment, often using specialized antimicrobial coatings. Key duties include surface preparation (patching, sanding), color matching, and following strict infection control/safety standards to minimize disruption to patient care.

Plant engineering oversees maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors through the installation, preventative maintenance and repair of building and grounds infrastructure and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience in commercial or maintenance painting required. Experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

• Proficiency in painting tools, techniques, and materials (e.g. latex, epoxy, antimicrobial coatings).
• Understanding of OSHA, accrediting agencies, and local health department regulations.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently, and strong communication skills to interact with hospital staff.
• Color perception for color matching and blending. Ability to detect surface imperfections (less than a few feet away).

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
• CLIMB – SCAFFOLDING
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
• PULL (60 or more pounds force)
• SIT
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• CLIMB – LADDER
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• CRAWL (hands & knees)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
• STAND
• WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• REACH - Upward
• REACH - Forward
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PULL (20-40 pounds force)
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
• PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)