Painter
About The Position
As a Painter, you will prepare, paint, and restore facility surfaces to create a safe, clean, and professional environment. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying finishes, performing minor repairs, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace while minimizing disruption. Success requires strong technical painting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and independently in a sensitive healthcare setting. Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 1877. It is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system. The hospital’s mission is to provide compassionate care to underserved communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or GED.
- One year of recent work experience as a journeyman painter, or two to three years in an apprenticeship program demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Strong technical painting skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a sensitive healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Inspect the facility for areas needing paint or surface repair, identify painting projects, and plan work as appropriate.
- Prepare time estimates for remodeling projects.
- Meet with requesters to discuss preferred colors and textures, specialty finishes, and hospital color standards.
- Select appropriate materials and tools, including brushes, rollers, and texturing tools; determine which paints or materials are appropriate for patient areas.
- Match colors and mix paint as needed to achieve desired results.
- Prepare surfaces before painting.
- Power wash exterior surfaces to remove dirt and insect residue.
- Wash walls to remove dirt, fingerprints, grease, and smoke; fill cracks and nail holes before painting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
