Painter I

Medxcel • Nashville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter I applies protective and decorative coatings, including paint, varnish, and lacquer, to interior and exterior surfaces and property. The role prepares surfaces and maintains existing paint through matching and tinting. It also installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, vinyl wall coverings, and ceiling acoustic texturing.

The Painter I operates and maintains painting and power equipment, safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials, and follows Standard Precautions while using required personal protective equipment. The role erects scaffolding and staging as needed and creates and applies graphics and signage layouts that comply with DOT, safety, and ADA requirements. The Painter I communicates work order status and procedures to personnel, supports Special Projects, participates in assigned meetings, workshops, and training, and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Facilities department at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements

• One or more of the listed education, experience, or equivalent-combination pathways: trade school education (preferred); 1 or more years of relevant experience (preferred); or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a trade school.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply protective and decorative coatings, including paint, varnish, and lacquer, to interior and exterior surfaces and property.
• Prepare surfaces by washing, scraping, and sanding, and maintain existing paint through matching and tinting.
• Install, repair, and maintain drywall, wall texturing, vinyl wall coverings, and ceiling acoustic texturing.
• Operate and maintain painting and power equipment, including compressors, spray equipment, sandblasters, and heavy lift equipment such as scissors or boom stages up to 80 feet.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials and follow Standard Precautions using required personal protective equipment.
• Erect scaffolding and staging as necessary to reach work surfaces.
• Create and apply graphics and signage layouts that comply with DOT, safety, and ADA requirements.
• Communicate work order status and procedures to personnel for decision-making and compliance.
• Support Special Projects and participate in assigned meetings, workshops, and training.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays; PTO is prorated.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed