PAINTER

Description

Summary & Objective

The Painter will be responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing paints, and applying finishes to various interior and exterior surfaces in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate has experience with painting techniques, understands safety standards, and takes pride in delivering high-quality results.

Essential Functions

• Check staffing levels daily and corrects any deficiencies
• Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, filling holes, and washing walls or other surfaces.
• Apply paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Mix and match paint colors to ensure a consistent and accurate finish.
• Protect surrounding areas with drop cloths or masking tape to prevent damage or mess.
• Operate tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, sprayers, and scaffolding safely and efficiently.
• Follow safety guidelines and proper ventilation procedures while working with hazardous materials.
• Inspect completed work to ensure high-quality standards and touch up as necessary.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Perform minor drywall or surface repairs when needed before painting.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other tradespeople as required.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Works in any position within the Environmental Services Department as needed
• Conducts in-services/education as needed or requested
• Provide orientation on a regular basis to new employees. 
• Create work assignments for special projects
• Participates in staff in-service training
• Promotes positive employee engagement, teamwork, mutual respect and safety work practices. 
• Maintain required mandatory skill updates.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather condition and is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a painter or similar role.
• Familiarity with painting materials, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of color theory and surface preparation.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy equipment and stand for long periods.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in painting or a related trade.
• Experience with both residential and commercial painting projects.
• Basic knowledge of drywall patching and light carpentry.
• Certification in painting or a related trade.
• Experience with both residential and commercial painting projects.
• Basic knowledge of drywall patching and light carpentry.
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language