Painter- Sun-Thurs- 7a-330p-Baptist New Orleans

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter paints, hangs paper, and follows blueprints, color charts, and schematics using appropriate trade tools. The role also performs general repairs and troubleshooting, completes preventive maintenance inspections, and uses judgment and initiative to carry out assigned duties. Work is performed in a healthcare setting and may involve contact with patients, guests, families, and staff, including in isolation rooms. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of commercial painting experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge and experience in paint mixing and application to ensure bonding between unfinished and finished products.
• Ability to install wallpaper, vinyl, and other materials using manufacturer specifications and appropriate tools.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, draw, measure, and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools and equipment according to OSHA and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressures, including emergencies and possible contact with patients, guests, family members, and staff.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, including lifting or moving objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to apply pull force to start a striping machine and, with assistance, move an approximately 412-pound mineral spirits drum onto a drum cradle.
• Good hearing and vision correctable to 20/20, without color blindness.

Responsibilities

• Paints and hangs wallpaper or other wall coverings according to blueprints, color charts, schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections.
• Uses effective judgment and initiative when performing job duties.
• Adheres to company policies and applicable compliance, privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned and other related duties as required.
• Immediately reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED