Painter

Summary: Responsible for maintaining all painted and stained, interior and exterior finishes, in all buildings, structures and assets. Major emphasis is given to the exterior of historical buildings and to wooden structures and assets which are exposed to the elements year-round.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects buildings and structures and initiates work orders to maintain interior and exterior finishes of buildings dating from 1847 to the present, on a National Historical Registered site. May require glazing windows, patching plaster walls, scraping, sanding and washing surfaces before they receive a primer and topcoat of paint.
• Tapes and finishes drywall.
• Assess the overall assignment to safely and successfully complete the task; considers factors such as cost of materials, longevity of repairs, scheduling, safety while performing work and for surrounding staff and visitors, resource conservation and green purchasing, and staff availability.
• Installs cove molding, wallpaper, ceiling tiles and various signs and lettering.
• Cleaning and sealing of numerous teak benches, tables and chairs.
• Paints surfaces with brushes, spray guns, or paint rollers. Operates conventional and airless paint sprayers, power washers, scaler, ladders and ladder jacks, and various types and sizes of lift equipment including 65' articulated boom lifts.
• Purchases and/or tints paint and other products to match existing colors and finishes. Initial considerations should be given to the choice of products used to comply with the Garden's green purchasing policy and are safe to use in buildings and around all staff and visitors. Must keep accurate electronic records of all paint colors and finishes applied personally and by all contracted painters performing new construction or renovations.
• Considers weather conditions related to the dryness of the material to be painted, the drying time of the products applied, and the ware factor and cost of the product selected.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Assists other trades as required and participates in set up of major festivals and special events.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed: informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices and routinely monitors to enforce them.
• Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards.
• Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately.
• May be asked to perform other tasks not solely related to painting.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves & communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. However, at times, individual may monitor and direct job duties for contract painters working on site and/or other garden staff who may be assigned to assist on large projects or events.

Core Competencies

• Communication - Listens to others and asks questions for clarification;
  Writes clearly and presents information accurately;
  Speaks professionally and responds well to questions;
  Supports positive visitor relations.
• Collaboration - Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace;
  Engages in problem solving and group initiatives;
  Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements;
  Strives for positive visitor experiences.
• Accountability - Demonstrates commitment to responsibilities and adaptable to changes;
  Effectively prioritizes, troubleshoots and takes appropriate actions;
  Follows policies and procedures, meets deadlines, quality, and safety standards;
  Strives to proactively, address visitor and internal colleagues' concerns.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems;
  Includes supervisor before taking action as necessary;
  Recommends solutions, demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making process;
  Includes appropriate people in making decisions.
• Stewardship - Promotes and adheres to sustainability, safety and security protocols;
  Fosters a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion;
  Demonstrates effective and prudent use of Garden resources;
  Maximizes contributions during work hours.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum four (4) years technical background and six (6) years related work experience.
• Must possess a developed knowledge of painting means and methods and a willingness to keep up with changes in the painting industry.
• Knowledge of the construction methods of historic and contemporary building and structures preferred.
• Must be able to stage jobs. This involves laying…