Regional Painter

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to travel between locations.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade
• Ability to properly apply paints
• Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system for work order processing

Experience:

• Two years experience in painting field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint.
2. Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other filler.
3. Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
4. Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
5. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
6. Stain, seal, and varnish wood surfaces.
7. Erect scaffolding or set up ladder to perform tasks above ground level.
8. Graffiti removal from the interior and exterior of buildings.
9. Glass repair of building windows.
10. Pick up and deliver painting supplies to campuses; maintain delivery records.
11. Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
12. Prepare all painted signs required by the district.
13. Receive and complete work orders while maintaining accurate records on material and labor used.
14. Maintain inventory of tools and assist with inventory control of materials and equipment.
15. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
16. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.

Safety

1. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
2. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
3. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
4. Store, handle and dispose of paint, stain, varnish, and other chemicals according to established procedures.
5. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Other Duties as Assigned

1. Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support during absences or shortage of staff in other trades or to perform duties associated with light construction projects.
2. Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Services Department.

Equipment Used:

Brush, roller, striping machine, taping and masking equipment, spray equipment, sand and water blaster, air compressor, dry wall tools and equipment, hand tools, ladder, scaffolding. Light truck or van. Painter

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Ability to operate hand and power tools and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding; and around machinery with moving parts. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, excessive noises, fumes, and toxic chemicals. Frequent districtwide travel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. p. At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

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