Painter- Baptist

This job paints, hangs paper, and follows blue prints, color charts and/or schematics of design using the correct tools of the trade.

7:00 am to 3:30 pm

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Required – 3 years' commercial painting experience

Required – Valid driver's license

• Working knowledge and experience in the area of paint mixture and application as specified to assure good bonding between unfinished and finished products.
• Ability to install wallpaper, vinyl or other materials to walls using specifications by the manufacturer and by using correct tools to accomplish the job.
• Positive interpersonal skills; ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to work and experience working under minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, draw, measure and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge to safely operate all tools and equipment according to OSHA and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressures to complete all jobs, including emergencies which could result in contact with patients, guests, family members and staff.

• Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
• Completes Preventive Maintenance inspections.
• Utilizes effective judgment and initiative when performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies.
• Other related duties as required.

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be capable with pull force to start a striping machine and may be subject to extended work hours and being called in on emergency basis. Must have good hearing and vision correctable to 20/20 without color blindness.

With assistance, must be able to move approximately a 412 pound mineral spirits drum onto a drum cradle. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.