Facilities painter job description

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Job Category:
Institutional Services (Non-Faculty Only)

Organization:
Fac Services-Paint Shop

Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:
Painter-Facilities Services

Job Summary:
To perform skilled painting work on interior and exterior of building, facilities, and equipment. To maintain plaster, concrete, drywall, and exterior systems as required.

Education & Experience
Four (4) years of related experience.Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Valid driver's license required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products. Skill in applying coatings and/or caulking and completing repairs to surfaces. Skill in wood surface preparation, staining, and/or sealing techniques. Verbal and written communication skills.Responsibilities
Applies paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to building interiors and exteriors and other surfaces using brushes, spray guns, rollers, and related painting equipment.Prepares and cleans surfaces. Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.Blends, mixes, and matches paints and stains by adding pigments and/or thinners to obtain desired color and consistency.Applies a variety of skills in erecting, rigging, and using scaffolding, ladders, trestles, planks, window jacks, and stages.Reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor in order to determine work requirements; submits detailed reports describing scope of work performed, material expended, and amount of time spent to accomplish the job.Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; complies with workplace safety and environmental practices.The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:
Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No

Pay Class:
Hourly

FTE %:
100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Job Posting Date:
09/20/2022

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
10/31/2022

The Campus Facilities Painter performs skilled painting work on interior and exterior elements of the beautiful Midwestern University campuses. This individual will report to the Manager of Maintenance and Engineering. The hours of this position will be Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Read and/or interpret blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand work to be done.

+ Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of all building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment by inspecting the worksite to determine the materials, equipment, tools, and method to be used.

+ Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, paint removers, filling nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers, applying paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using paint brushes, rollers, and/or sprayers.

+ Erects, repairs maintains and operates staging, rigging and scaffolding following accepted safety practices in order to gain access to areas needing paint.

+ Prepares surfaces for plaster or cement work by taping joints on sheetrock, caulking and waterproofing walls and cracks in floors, etc. by using appropriate tools and equipment.

+ Selects the types and color of paints, varnish or stain, and mixes, blends and prepares the same for proper color match.

+ Applies paints, varnishes, and/or stains to all types of surfaces (e.g. wood, metal, plaster, etc.) in order to protect and beautify such surfaces using appropriate utensils and equipment such as paint spraying machines.

+ Operates, cleans and maintains hand and power tools, air compressors and painting equipment as required.

+ Performs related duties such as preparing various reports; maintaining records and files; setting up signs and barricades; reading instructions on layouts; removing and placing glass; drilling holes in signs; printing letters and signs; laying out drop cloths; and moving office furniture.

+ Provides technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement painting shop tools and equipment by being knowledgeable of the capabilities of various types of equipment and recommending the purchase of painting tools and equipment that meet the needs of the paint shop.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, in-person, predictable attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED is required. Successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program or three (3) years of fulltime journey-level painter experience. One year certificate from college or technical school is desired. Familiarity with commercial framing and painting methods preferred. Expert knowledge of surface tolerance for plaster, drywall, wood, metal, plastic, for paint and special coatings

Experience working in a team and customer service oriented environment. Must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as have the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Must have experience in coordinating projects; demonstrate ability to show flexibility; seek greater role in projects within administrative and other areas of competence; seek training on projects outside his/her range; take initiative on requests and inquiries of administrative nature.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Language Skills

Basic skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Ability

Basic skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; push or pull equipment; talk or hear. This individual is occasionally required to sit; taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions. The individual is occasionally exposed to wet or humid (non-weather conditions) and will work in high, precarious places. The noise level is typically loud.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This position will be responsible for painting the interior of the hospital. Will be required to operate paint brushes,
rollers, mixers, spray equipment, plaster and patching trowels, sanders, ladders, tile cutters, etc.

A. Provides a safe and sanitary environment for patients, family, staff, and self.

1. Ability to properly use hand tools - paint brushes, rollers, mixers, spray equipment, plaster & patching

trowels, sanders, ladders, tile cutters, etc.

2. Performs proper preparation of surfaces to be painted, tiled, or new floor installation.

3. Performs proper techniques on painting surfaces, equipment, and flooring. Work performance is free of

any paint drips, sagging, and runs on final projects. All project areas are clean of old drippings and

scraped off surfaces to present as acceptable.

4. Maintains paint inventory of various department colors.

5. Ability to properly use patching materials for walls, adhesive materials for flooring and thinset grout

material for tile.

6. Properly dispose of waste and cleans area before end of shift.

7. Cleans tools in designated area.

8. Maintains supply stock and organizes paint storage area.

9. Ability to prep wall prior to installation of wallpaper by applying wallpaper adhesive and utilizing utility

knife for cutting wallpaper.

B. Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients, visitors, nurses, physicians,

and other associates.

1. Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude.

2. Observes patient confidentiality.

3. Utilizes appropriate and professional body language.

C. Exhibits behaviors that are consistent with AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center's customer service

expectations.

1. Exhibits the service behaviors of AHMC-ARMC, resulting in exceptional hospitality service.

2. Demonstrates consistent positive and timely communication with internal and external customers.

3. Handles problems in a professional and proactive manner.

4. Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and responsiveness.

5. Greets all people in a courteous and cordial manner.

6. Communicates effectively in person and on the telephone.

7. Ability to resolve difficult situations with customers who may at times exhibit frustration or anger over the

telephone or in person.

8. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting schedule to meet customer needs.

9. Uses appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills to meet customer needs.

10. Responds to all emergencies within the unit and follows up with appropriate actions.

11. Projects a professional appearance and practices good hygiene.

D. Practices safe work habits at all times and are alert, concerned and constantly aware of possible safety

hazards.

1. Wears appropriate protective clothing and uses proper body mechanics.

2. Satisfactorily completes all safety education in-services.

3. Proactively identifies safety issues, resolves and/or offers suggestions for improvement

4. Handles and uses chemicals appropriately

High school graduate or equivalent related experience preferred

Must have minimum of one year's experience in painting.

Knowledge of different types of paint. (Latex, oil and enamel, stains, primers, patching compounds.)

Working knowledge in various mechanical hand held tools required in the performance of the trade.

Working knowledge of scaffolding and ladders.

Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate effectively

Previous experience within the healthcare industry preferred

Basic computer skills preferred

Ability to interact effectively with patients, customers and associates in a way that exhibits superior

integrated customer service and teamwork

Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy while directing co-workers

Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently

Excellent organization and problem solving skills

Ability to work within defined time constraints

Ability to take initiative and follow through

Bilingual in Spanish a plus


Shift: Variable

External Company Name: AHMC Healthcare

Street: 1111 W. La Palma Ave