Painter/Plasterer-UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves mixing and applying paint using brushes, rollers, or sprayers. The role requires finishing drywall and performing plaster-related repairs to industry standards. Additionally, the Painter/Plasterer will conduct inspections of fire separations and fire stopping, and install and repair fire stopping according to UL standards, certifying their own installations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of one year full-time experience as a painter in industry, commercial or an institution.
Must have working knowledge of fire rated applications and installation standards.
Must possess a current driver's license.
Must possess UL certification for fire stopping application/installation or attain certification within 30 days of hire as a contingency of employment.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a certified apprentice painting program.

Responsibilities

Mix and apply paint at the rate of 2,000 square feet per eight-hour-day on smooth or pre-finished walls, 1,200 square feet per eight-hour-day on rough walls, including but not restricted to concrete or masonry block, rough plaster, acoustical tile and others of similar texture.
Perform minor repair jobs on walls before painting.
Refinish furniture, stain, lacquer, paint, and polish.
Floor leveling and surface preparation/masonry.
Perform masonry repairs as needed.
Preparation and installation of ceramic tile, stone and marble.
Surface finishing and grouting of tile, stone and marble.
Custom tile installation and setting; repair/replacement of existing materials.
Assist carpenters in construction projects, stud walls, hang drywall, demolition, installation of grid work, tile, and acoustical ceilings.
Perform inspections of fire separation and fire stopping.
Install and repair fire stopping at UL standards and certify their own installations.
Perform fire barrier preventive maintenance and maintain code knowledge base.
Perform any maintenance work required in which skills can be utilized.
Maintain clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop area.
Perform all work following infection control procedures.
Responsible for setting-up appropriate level of infection control containment (ICRA) based on risk level and maintaining the integrity of that containment.
Order material necessary for any job.
Record personal work orders and submit hours on a daily basis.
Exhibit, both verbally and behaviorally, a commitment to the values of service excellence in carrying out on-going duties.
Maintain a positive outlook and interactions with co-workers, which contribute to the team effort of the department.
Adhere to the Basics of Service Excellence in all interactions with clients and the public.