Painter/Light Maintenance Worker

Alsco•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Painter/Light Maintenance Worker is responsible for regularly painting large industrial textile-processing equipment and painting facility and office areas. The worker may also perform light maintenance duties and assists the Maintenance Technician and/or Chief Engineer as required. This position reports to the Chief Engineer. The role relies on instructions and established guidelines, along with limited experience and judgment, to plan and complete work. It requires initiative and self-management, cooperation with plant personnel, and a focus on resolving problems to minimize equipment downtime and continually improving painting and maintenance processes. Work must be performed safely and efficiently in compliance with Alsco policies, applicable laws, and industry practices. The employee follows written and verbal instructions, performs other tasks as directed by supervision, and complies with federal, state, and local laws. The worker may support other branch functions and may operate a forklift as necessary. The work takes place inside and outside a typical industrial laundry facility, including areas around large machinery and general offices or outside grounds. Conditions may include temperature variation, noise, odors, humidity, lint, and dust. Occasional travel, such as to procure paint, may be required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and safety-sensitive drug screening.

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, or other safety violations.
Demonstrate adequate facility upkeep and painting aptitude.
Be proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
Have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Be able to comprehend and follow directions and perform basic math.
Have good time-management and team-member skills.
Demonstrate teamwork, enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, self-direction, and dedication to continual quality improvement.
Successfully complete the required background and safety-sensitive drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic painting duties inside and outside the facility, including painting industrial equipment and facility and office areas.
Perform light maintenance duties as required.
Assist the Maintenance Technician and/or Chief Engineer as required.
Assist in resolving problems to minimize equipment downtime.
Look for opportunities to improve painting and maintenance processes.
Work cooperatively and professionally with plant personnel.
Follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and written and verbal instructions; perform work safely and efficiently.
Perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
Support other branch functions as needed.
Operate a forklift as necessary.