Overview
The Painter position is responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to a variety of surfaces, performing touch-up work, drywall repairs, tape and bedding work, texture application, sanding, and painting throughout the facility. The Painter facilitates and coordinates large painting and renovation projects while supporting facility appearance, preventative maintenance, resident comfort, and operational excellence. This position contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and professional healthcare environment within a long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates attention to detail and the highest level of quality when performing painting and finishing duties.
- Communicates daily with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding assigned projects and completion status.
- Mixes, matches, and applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, floors, doors, cabinets, trim, and other facility surfaces as needed.
- Cleans, scrapes, sands, primes, patches, and seals surfaces prior to painting to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
- Performs drywall repair, tape and bedding work, texture application, patching, sanding, and surface restoration.
- Covers surfaces with cloth, paper, or plastic materials and tapes work areas as necessary to protect furniture, equipment, flooring, and adjacent surfaces.
- Fills cracks, holes, seams, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using appropriate tools and materials.
- Works safely on ladders and scaffolding to access elevated work areas and difficult-to-reach locations.
- Moves furniture, equipment, and materials as necessary to complete assigned projects.
- Removes and reinstalls fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electrical switch covers as needed prior to painting.
- Applies multiple coats according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
- Performs touch-up work, repainting, and finish corrections as necessary.
- Removes paint splatters and restores work areas upon completion of projects.
- Cleans and maintains painting equipment including brushes, rollers, spray guns, hoppers, and related tools.
- Utilizes spray equipment for large-scale painting and renovation projects.
- Supports facility maintenance, cosmetic improvements, renovation projects, and preventive maintenance initiatives.
- Maintains a safe work environment and identifies potential maintenance or safety concerns.
- Works on ladders or scaffolding to reach high walls, ceilings, and other elevated surfaces.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazardous material handling, and maintenance safety procedures preferred.
- Follows infection prevention, environmental safety, and facility procedures while performing maintenance activities in resident-care areas.
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Painting experience required.
- Experience working in a long-term care or related healthcare setting preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of commercial painting techniques, drywall repair, surface preparation, texture application, and finishing processes preferred.
- Experience using painting tools, ladders, scaffolding, spray equipment, and related maintenance tools preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
- Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Benefits/EEO
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.
