Painter (Painter/Decorator)

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Journeyman Painter/Decorator status as recognized by the Province of Manitoba
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
  
  

Position Summary

The Painter / Decorator shall be accountable to the Manager/Supervisor, Capital & Infrastructure and is responsible for performing the following activities in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines. The incumbent will perform demand and preventative maintenance on Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) assets as required in order providing a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for all patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

Overview

• Must work in co-operation with all other staff to produce a harmonious working relationship throughout PMH.
• Participates in various meetings and committees as required.
• Keeps the person you report to, apprised of all pertinent information regarding the functions within the Department.
• Orders related materials and parts as required.
• Prepares estimates of time and materials for specific projects as required.
• May occasionally supervise other categories or lesser-qualified maintenance personnel.
• May work independently or assist in the installation and repair of building services, building service equipment and various hospital equipment.
• Participates in new construction and commissioning as required.
• Performs all required aspects of preventive maintenance.
• Responds to emergency calls such as fire alarms, etc. as directed.
• Informs the person you report to, when repair materials are low or when various building and equipment repairs are required.
• Ensures that equipment, tools, materials, etc. are properly maintained and ensures economic use of the same.
• Uses a full array of various hand and power tools.
• Maintains work and equipment areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Performs other maintenance duties as required, not exceeding skills and capabilities.
• Notifies person you report to, when additional help is required.
• Performs required duties on PMH rental housing.
• Ensures that consideration is given to patients and staff by notifying them when services are to be interrupted, when work is to be done and when work has been completed.
• Position may require heavy lifting, bending and working in elevated areas utilizing scaffolding, etc. and working in confined spaces and enclosures.
• Paints a variety of surfaces (interior and exterior), walls, furniture, equipment, etc.
• Mixes or blends a variety of paint and varnishes to achieve desired results such as colour, consistency, etc.
• Repairs, maintains a variety of surfaces such as gyro, plaster, wallpaper, tile, etc.
• Constructs various types of signage.
• Performs various types of flooring repairs or installations such as tile, carpet, epoxy, etc.
• May direct the functions of the Painters on staff.
• All of the above must be carried out with PMH and Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as related codes.
• Other duties as assigned.