Facility Painter

Summary/Objective

The Facility Painter performs a variety of commercial painting tasks. Responsible for the application of paint to various surfaces with brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Incumbent is expected to assist in other maintenance capacities as required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding and full performance ability in each of the following.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all tools of the trade for commercial painting.
• Exceptional ability to accomplish the full range of paining techniques and procedures for performing job duties and preventive maintenance on structures and equipment within the facility including application, removal, and replacement of interior wall covering, paint, etc.
• Ability to prepare surfaces of equipment, interior and exterior walls and railing by using sandpaper, scrapers, and sanding machines.
• Demonstrate ability to safely erect and use scaffolding.
• Proficient in painting window frames and makes minor repairs to windows.
• Performs preventative, diagnostic and corrective painting maintenance of facilities through a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team and address issues and complaints as a part of the group decision-making process.
• Must maintain a safe and organized workspace.
• Must ensure tools are maintained, clean, and organized.
• Assist with facility inspections and make recommendations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment
This position may have a moderate to extensive stress level associated with dealing with crowds of public visitors. Must be able to work under pressure for extended periods of time. The environment is mainly indoors, however position may be required to work outdoors and exposed to the elements (heat, rain, etc.). The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, heights, machines, fumes, irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, googles, gloves, hard hats, or shields.

Physical Demands

Position requires lifting, climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling for extended periods of time. Extensive walking and or standing. Ability to lift up to 50-pound items with or without assistance, while maintaining good balance. Must be flexible enough to reach above shoulder level and be able to push and pull for extended periods of time. The ability to work for extended periods of time from ladders and high scaffolding required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; hours of work must be flexible and varied to meet the demands of the events of the facility. Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours including day, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a commercial painter or a similar position
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Trade or technical school training in related discipline preferred.
• Valid State of Alabama Driver License.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in commercial painting.
• Knowledgeable of painting techniques, paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, solvents, and other materials used.
• Knowledgeable of methods of preparing surfaces for painting or other finishing.
• Knowledge in the standard practices of hanging types of walls covering.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, operational manuals, and equipment service manuals.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, rough layouts, standard drawings and specifications required.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades and of necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, time management, decision making/problem solving skills.
• Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent or correct repairs.
• Ability to be supervised/unsupervised and work cooperatively with co-workers and provide good internal and external customer service.
• Ability to use and care for general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines with proven results.
• Basic computer skills preferred.