Painter - 40hrs/Day Shift

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma required

• Related experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services in areas where patients and visitors reside who are of various ages and developmental skills.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.

• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards