Painter

SUMMARY: Responsible for patching and painting walls, woodwork and fixtures throughout all facilities of the MCCA. Perform general and preventative maintenance, as well as assisting other members of the physical plant staff as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Authority’s Building Superintendent-Labor may designate various other activities. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason, including reasonable.

• Remove old finish using chemical compounds, a scraper and related tools
• Perform repairs to holes, joints and cracks in walls and woodwork
• Mix paint and match colors, including wood stains
• Perform all work in accordance with safety procedures
• Determine time needed to complete project in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Superintendent
• Assist other members of the Engineering & Maintenance staff, as needed, in the completion of their required duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 2 years related work experience and/or training as well as the ability to work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Requirements: The ability to travel away from home for a few days at a time may be necessary

WORK SCHEDULE: Due to the nature of this work, this department operates 7 days per week 24 hours per day. The employee typically works a fixed or rotating shift consisting of days, nights, weekends and holidays based on the needs of the department. The ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays are required.

DRESS CODE: In order to project dignity and decorum expected by the public, appropriate dress and good grooming are expected of all employees, (uniforms are supplied)