Painter

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Requirements

High School degree or GED
Three years hands-on experience working on minor painting and wallpaper application
Must have experience with sheetrock, painting and vinyl wall covering.
Ability to climb ladders, carry heavy equipment, and stand for long periods of time
Climbing, reading, standing, walking and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint
Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces
Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes
Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project
Removing fixtures such as doorknobs and light switch covers
Taping off areas as needed
Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when project is complete to maintain all indoor and outdoor painting
Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of building, furniture, equipment and other structures
Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and smooths interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.
Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing
Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products
Operates compressor, stripping machine, sand blaster, spray equipment and other small powered equipment.
Repairs and installs wall vinyl (wallpaper)
Identification, safe handling and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials.
Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned