Basic Function and Overview:

As a Painter at Saddleback, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of painting within all locations of the resort including but not limited to the lodge, restaurants, and condo units. Within this role, you will work with the Property Maintenance team to determine the scope of the project, proper setup, efficient project completion, and all clean up with the painting job while following all safety precautions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Assembling scaffolding as required.
• Covering trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint.
• Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes.
• Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth.
• Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
• Mixing and matching paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications.
• Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers.
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, and tarps.
• Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds, or blowtorches.
• Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids.
• Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments.
• Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary.
• Following safeguards, rules, and regulations.

Required Skills and Abilities:  

• Troubleshooting skills. 
• Basic carpentry, electrical, and technical skills.
• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity.
• Familiarity with painting tools and materials.
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Customer service skills, if working with clients.
• Collaboration and teamwork if they work on a crew.

Required Education and Experience:  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older. 
• Carpentry, painting, electrical, mechanical, or technical experience is preferred. 
• A Valid Driver’s License is required. 

Physical Demands:

• Stand, sit, and walk; talk and hear; taste and smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds or more and occasionally lift/move more than 100 pounds. 
• Ability to withstand and work in harsh outside weather conditions. 
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; highly precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. 
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.