Painter
About The Position
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness. The Painter is a part of the maintenance department that maintains the common areas and apartments of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Basic plumbing, wood-working and electrical work is required to maintain these spaces. The Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and cleaning up assignments. The Painter will provide support to the Maintenance team as needed. This position has a 35-hour work week.
Requirements
- Three years of comparable work experience
- High school diploma/GED
- Able to lift and move furniture and appliances in preparation for painting
- Able to use and stand on a ladder, and ability to stand for many hours at a stretch
- Ability to multi-task and shift seamlessly between various responsibilities
Nice To Haves
- Working with elderly, disabled and/or formerly homeless population is a plus
- Basic knowledge of computer is preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare, paint and clean-up of assigned areas
- Perform all preparation duties not limited to scraping, spackling, sanding, and taping
- Maintain inventory of all paint and supplies
- Assist in housekeeping and maintenance of the building when assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
