GWCC PAINTER I (46788)

GWCCA • Atlanta, GA

1d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Joining GWCCA means helping create moments that matter. We’re a world-class campus seeking passionate people ready to innovate, connect, and make an impact on our community and beyond. Whether front and center or behind the scenes, your work powers the experiences that define events and hospitality in Georgia. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Campus Operations function is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and exceptional facility operations that support world-class events and guest experiences. Through strong operational oversight, vendor partnerships, and team leadership, Campus Operations ensures the Authority’s facilities operate at the highest standards of quality, safety practices, incident response, and preventive maintenance. PAINTER POSITION SUMMARY The Painter performs skilled surface preparation and painting work to maintain the appearance and integrity of campus facilities. This role is responsible for applying paints, coatings, and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces while ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and minimal disruption to operations and events. The Painter collaborates with campus operations and project management to support a clean, professional, and well-maintained environment. PAINTER PROFESSIONAL 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately exposed to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The ability to lift 50 pounds or more may be required of this position. Daily shifts will endure various degrees of walking, standing, turning, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling, requiring a full range of body movements. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Requirements

• High degree of integrity and compliance
• Thoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion
• Ability to prioritize tasks & to manage workload using own initiative
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilities
• High School or GED required.
• Minimum five (5) years experience as a painter for a commercial painting contractor or comparable position, and a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from a two (2) year college or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all wall finishes at the highest standards possible.
• Utilization of computerized work order system.
• Direct activities of subordinate staff as assigned in paint section.
• Manage and maintain painting equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and secure the safekeeping of painting equipment and supplies.
• Maintain paint shop and work in adherence to all safety and health regulations.
• Notify appropriate personnel of equipment and facilities requiring repair or replacement.
• Critique subordinates regarding professional standards of techniques and performance.
• Planning, scheduling, and execution of all aspects of work related to painting, wall finishes, and other work as directed.
• Position requires an irregular work schedule, and the performance of work assignments that may not be directly related to job specifications.
• Maintain a professional image that represents the philosophy of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority with emphasis on providing to exhibitors and clients with the highest level of customer service deemed possible.
• Perform such other duties, functions, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Georgia World Congress Center Authority offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, paid vacation, paid state holidays, Flexible Spending Account options, a 401(k) plan with 5% match, free on-site dining during hours of operation, free on-site parking, plus discounted prices on auto insurance, home insurance, technology, travel, event tickets, attractions and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED