Assistant Foreman Painter

Paints, finishes, and maintains of a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Directs the work of other painters and assist in coordinating work orders.

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 7:30a-4p or Monday-Thursday 7a-5:30p. On-call as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Paints and restores walls and other surfaces including sanding, paint removal, wall covering application, and staining or varnishing; coordinates work activities.

Coordinates activities of painters and assigns work as necessary; communicates with external contractors.

Assists in the planning of maintenance projects, estimates costs, determines work procedures, and prepares work schedules.

Completes service orders working directly with internal staff, external vendors, and youth.

Prepares surfaces for painting including sanding, paint removal, and filling holes. Caulks windows and doors; repairs furniture and replaces damaged wall coverings.

Paints surfaces with a sprayer, roller, or paintbrush; applies wallpaper and other wall coverings as needed. Installs and applies drywall, plaster, drywall mud, and texture.

Restores carved wood, desks, chairs, tables, and refinishes with stain and varnish.

Maintains materials such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, and scaffolding, and maintains shop facilities and equipment required for maintenance repairs and safety.

Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport supplies and equipment to work locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.

Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal.

Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

Skill in the preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation materials to a wide variety of surfaces.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1 year of painting experience rquired.

On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.

Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed required.

Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Other Duties:
This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS , EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moderate to heavy physical activity having to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance; walking or standing for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, repetitive reaching and arm movement. Agility to work in difficult locations such as crawl spaces, attics, roofs, and closets; work at heights of 10 feet or more. Work will be indoors or outdoors where temperatures may vary from excessive heat to extreme cold, and indoor environments, and exposure to dust, noise, and fumes from paint, stains, varnish, etc.,

occasionally required to wear a respirator or personal protective equipment.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research…