Facilities Painter

Birmingham Jefferson Co•Birmingham, AL

5d•$0 - $20

About The Position

The Facilities Painter performs a variety of commercial painting tasks, applying paint to surfaces with brushes, rollers, or spray guns. The position also assists with other maintenance duties as required. Responsibilities include painting and preventive maintenance of facility structures and equipment, preparing surfaces, applying or replacing paint and interior wall coverings, painting window frames, and making minor window repairs. The role uses a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to perform preventive, diagnostic, and corrective painting maintenance. The work is primarily indoors, but may also take place outdoors in varying weather. It can involve public crowds, extended periods under pressure, and moderate risks or discomforts, including work around moving parts, heights, machines, fumes, and irritant chemicals. Protective gear may be required. This is a full-time position with flexible and varied hours to meet event demands, including extended or irregular hours on days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a commercial painter or in a similar position.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid State of Alabama driver license.
Knowledge of commercial painting practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of painting techniques and of paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, solvents, and related materials.
Knowledge of methods for preparing surfaces for painting or other finishing.
Knowledge of standard practices for hanging wall coverings.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, operational manuals, and equipment service manuals.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, rough layouts, standard drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of building-trade occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Critical thinking, time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to anticipate problems and take action to prevent or correct repairs.
Ability to work with or without supervision, cooperate with coworkers, and provide good internal and external customer service.
Ability to use and care for general maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to work flexible and varied hours, including extended or irregular hours on days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance while maintaining good balance.
Ability to climb, carry, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods; reach above shoulder level; push and pull for extended periods; and work for extended periods from ladders and high scaffolding.

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical school training in a related discipline.
Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and cleaning professional painting equipment, including Graco LineLazer striping machines, airless and conventional paint sprayers, and commercial painting tools; proficiency in setup, calibration, paint compatibility, application techniques, and safe operating procedures, or the ability to learn.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Apply paint to surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
Perform commercial painting and preventive maintenance on facility structures and equipment, including applying, removing, and replacing paint and interior wall coverings.
Prepare equipment and interior and exterior surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, and sanding machines.
Safely erect and use scaffolding.
Paint window frames and make minor window repairs.
Perform preventive, diagnostic, and corrective painting maintenance through a computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
Clean equipment, storage rooms, and tool rooms.
Work collaboratively with others and address issues and complaints as part of group decision-making.
Communicate tactfully and professionally, meet deadlines, and maintain a safe and organized workspace.
Maintain, clean, and organize tools.
Assist with facility inspections and recommend actions to help ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Assist in other maintenance capacities and perform other duties as required or assigned.