What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Sesame Place Philadelphia?
What you get to do:
- Perform all functions of general paint work for in-park painting services while ensuring a safe environment for guests and employees
- Utilize application methods, airless spray, conventional spray equipment, brush and roller applications
- Perform pressure washing; assemble, dismantle scaffolding
- Perform tasks assigned within time constraints implied by park operational guidelines; organize and plan daily workload without direct supervision
- Select proper materials for jobs
- Maintain cleanliness in the paint shop and storage areas
- Dependable performance in terms of attendance, acceptance of assignments, and strict adherence to all safety policies and requirements
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required
What It Takes To Suceed:
- Must be at least 18
- Have at least one year of onsite experience or equivalent experience in the painting field
- Have experience working with chemical and hazardous waste
- Ability to obtain a company driver’s license including high reach and forklift licenses
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be comfortable building and working on scaffolding up to 24ft
- Be able to pass a respirator fit test
- Have basic mathematical skills
- Be comfortable working at heights up to 100ft
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Be able to climb and work off of ladders
- Have paint and body experience
- Have experience in fiberglass repairs, applying polyester bondo and refinishing (preferred)
- Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines
- Be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
- Be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
- Ability to train on and properly use protective gear
- Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
What Else Is Important:
- Valid state driver’s license
- Base coat/clear coat and single stage preferred
- Experience in other maintenance fields preferred High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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As a 365 day/year operation, full-time candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support year-round operating needs. This may include, but is not limited to, working opening, mid-day and closing shifts during peak and non-peak seasons, as well as weekends and holidays.
