Painter

AdamsPlace•Gallatin, TN

46d

About The Position

The Painter applies paint and other finishes to equipment, buildings, and structures; performs surface preparation and minor drywall repair; and handles related maintenance work, including stripping wood and metal, hanging wall covering, repairing vinyl, and maintaining grounds and the parking lot. The role follows work orders or supervisor instructions and includes other duties related to the classification. The position requires a high school or technical school graduate with knowledge of technical manuals, local codes and ordinances, safety regulations, repair or construction planning, record keeping, cost estimating, and departmental supplies and equipment. The Painter must be able to direct others and deal tactfully and effectively with patients. The work involves standing and walking inside and outside in all weather, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, working in awkward positions, and occasionally lifting more than 100 pounds. The role is subject to emergency call and requires adequate vision, hearing, and communication to perform job duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or graduate of a technical school.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
Knowledge of local codes and ordinances and safety regulations.
Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and/or installation.
Ability to direct others.
Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating.
Knowledge of departmental supplies and equipment and how to care for that equipment.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients.
Able to stand and walk inside and outside in all weather.
Able to stoop, kneel, bend, climb, and work in awkward positions as required.
Able to perform heavy lifting and moving, including occasionally lifting over 100 pounds.
Subject to emergency call.
Adequate vision, hearing, and communication ability to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, and structures using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using caulk guns or putty knives.
Perform minor drywall repair.
Wash and treat surfaces with appropriate solutions and sand rough spots to prepare surfaces for finishing.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers before painting.
Cover surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape, and paper to protect them during painting.
Mix and match paint, stain, and varnish colors and adjust consistency with oil or thinning and drying additives.
Strip wood and metal.
Hang wall covering.
Repair vinyl.
Read work orders or receive supervisor instructions to determine work requirements.
Maintain grounds and the parking lot.
Perform other duties related to the classification.