Painter

Overview

The Painter role at Brown University Health involves preparing interior surfaces, applying paint and finishes, and maintaining high-quality finishes in hospital environments. The position requires adherence to the organization’s core values and success factors.

• Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, wire brushes, steel wool, and cleaning solvents.
• Removes old paint with liquid paint removers.
• Fills nail holes and cracks with putty and plaster or other fillers.
• Masks, covers, and protects areas during painting, including removal of furniture and use of drop cloths.
• Plasters walls to repair large cracks or holes, tapes drywall, and applies compound.
• Sands, primes, and paints; selects or mixes premixed paints to desired tones.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, sealer, lacquer, and other protective finishes to interior surfaces, trim, furniture, and equipment.
• Hangs vinyl wall coverings and repairs vinyl materials as needed.
• Finishes or refinishes furniture and equipment to specified color or finish.
• Calculates and selects quantities and types of paints and materials needed for tasks.
• Records time and materials used on each job and operates graphic 4 system for making signs within the complex.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of courses or experience in painting, plastering, and paper hanging.
• Three to five years of experience, possibly including apprenticeship program completion.
• Physical ability to carry materials and climb ladders or scaffolding.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, use of painting, masonry, and paper hanging; understanding of proper care and use of hand and power tools.

$29.46 - $37.26 per hour

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903

Monday thru Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Day

International Brotherhood Teamsters

Mid‑Senior

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology – Hospitals and Health Care