Painter

This is a position for an experienced Maintenance Painter in the Facilities Management department. The work focuses on painting and the caregiver may be assigned to work in a variety of areas of focus. A Maintenance Painter II is expected to assist in other facilities-related work as needed and assigned.

* this person will need to be well versed in other areas as well to assist with projects and patient room remodels*

• Responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of the hospital's interior and exterior surfaces.
• Assignments may include painting walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces as needed.
• Must be able to prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, scraping, and cleaning, as well as mix and apply paint according to specifications.
• Implements and adheres to all infection prevention and life safety concerns associated with the work.
• Maintains all painting tools and equipment in good operating order.
• Demonstrates a level of competency to perform work on routine to moderately complex systems.

• Painting
• Paint Coatings
• Cleaning Equipment
• Drywalling
• Painting Techniques
• Following Instructions
• Sanding
• Confined Spaces
• Woodworking
• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Documentation of work completed and in progress.
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work independently and direct the work of others.

• Demonstrated ability to repair and paint all types of paintable surfaces found in a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with wall protection systems, wallpaper, and other protective assemblies.
• Mastery of the use of epoxy and other multi-part coating systems.
• Willingness to work hard and to learn.
• A valid drivers license may be required for this position.
• Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability related to maintenance painting.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with all infection prevention and life safety considerations associated with maintenance painting in a healthcare setting.
• While this is not a “production” painting role, the Maintenance Painter II must be able to work quickly and efficiently within the demands of a healthcare setting.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving:
  Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Bending, lifting, stooping, crawling, laying, sitting, walking, climbing.
• Use of hand and power tools, proper use of hearing and eye protection.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures in nature,…