Maintenance Technician-Painter

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and project work in connection with patching, plastering, taping, painting, wall covering and minor masonry repairs. Individuals in these categories are required to communicate and cooperate with other departments in order to begin on schedule and finish on schedule; explaining their proceedings to secure consent, approval or cooperation to prevent confusion or inconvenience, reporting electrical, mechanical or other safety aspects encountered in the work sequences. Supervisor suggests courses of action, but the individual is expected to use independent judgement in planning and arraigning some of the work. Using materials, chemicals, equipment and tools wisely, safely and properly selected for the various structures or situations.

Requirements

High school and trade school (preferred).
Minimum of a total of five (5) years experience in two (2) or more of the trades described in the basic function.
Must be physically able to work off of ladders and scaffolds.
Must have the ability to stand or bend for considerable periods of time.
Physically fit to work within the building or outside temperatures.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and project work in connection with patching, plastering, taping, painting, wall covering and minor masonry repairs.
Communicates and cooperates with other departments to ensure projects begin and finish on schedule.
Explains proceedings to secure consent, approval, or cooperation to prevent confusion or inconvenience.
Reports electrical, mechanical, or other safety aspects encountered during work.
Uses independent judgment in planning and arranging work.
Uses materials, chemicals, equipment, and tools wisely, safely, and properly.
Works independently, requesting assistance when needed.
Anticipates problems and works to solve them.
Performs duties willingly.
Demonstrates appearance and hygiene appropriate to the delivery of quality services.
Actively participates in all efforts to maintain a safe, clean environment.
Treats others with consideration, courtesy, and respect, even in stressful situations.
Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Cooperates with other hospital departments.
Ensures work is accurate and thorough, with attention to details.
Seeks information necessary for accurately completing job duties.
Maintains current knowledge and skills necessary to perform competently.
Responds promptly to customers’ needs.
Carries out work assignments within the allotted time frame.
Discusses patient and staff related issues only in a confidential manner and setting, and only with those who have the right to know.
Assists in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of all data.
Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
Observes and understands hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
Communicates necessary steps to other department personnel involved in his working area to carry out his work safely.
Uses tact and kindness to obtain consent, approval, and cooperation so that the work proceeds smoothly and safely.
Cooperates and sympathizes with other employees, patients, visitors, etc., to avoid interference during restoration.
Maintains his working area in a clean and well-organized manner to minimize inconvenience or interruptions of other hospital operations.
Prepares rooms or areas for painting, wall covering, or other architectural decorating work.
Applies plasters, taping cements, spackling patches, and other trade materials for various structures or surfaces to be painted.
Repairs concrete sidewalks and masonry structures to be painted.
Installs and grouts wall tiles.
Mixes paint colors using a custom color dispenser formulation.
Applies all types of paints by brush or roller.
Installs and repairs paper and/or fabric wall coverings.
Installs and repairs cove bases.
Refinishes old and new furniture, doors, cabinets, equipment, etc.
Removes, replaces, and/or rearranges roof furniture, equipment, fixtures, etc., where he performs his function.
Maintains, maneuvers, and uses materials, tools, and equipment safely and wisely.
Reports, assists, or corrects unsafe situations or facilities pertaining to other Engineering or Custom Services tasks.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education and annual health assessment.
Completes continuing education records and forwards them to Human Resources annually regarding mandatory educational requirements.
Completes annual health assessment form as required and maintains current inoculations.