Painter

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter prepares and paints various interior and exterior surfaces of the Hospital's buildings. Additionally, is responsible for repair and maintenance of Hospital equipment, property and buildings. Possesses a working knowledge and uses a variety of hand power tools, hardware, diagrams, sketches, prints, manuals, and technical data. Completes assigned work orders in a timely manner. Satisfies customer needs while being professional, courteous and helpful. Works as a team member within the Paint Shop and assists other Facilities Management trades as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED - Required
At least five (5) years working experience in institutional or industrial painting maintenance - Required
Ability to operate a company vehicle and/or be insured on a CHOP policy.
Experience with CMMS software, email and windows applications
Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

Technical Diploma Building Maintenance or Carpentry - Preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains an identifiable professional attire (uniform) at all times, including using name tags and identification cards.
Attends mandatory session’s meetings/in-services.
Reports any incident that seems unusual deficient to immediate supervisor and/or Security.
Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to immediate supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, and Facilities Department.
Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
Keep self, work area, shop and vehicles neat and organized.
Participates in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams in a collaborative manner.
Is recognized as an "informed" participant by peers and completes assignments on time.
Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and institutional goals annually.
Participates and contributes to team projects.
Utilizes, and maintains Personal Protection Equipment.
Practices CHOP’s safety behaviors for error prevention.
Communicates properly and effectively both verbally and written.
Works independently with minimal supervision, is a self-starter and customer oriented.
Responsible to work different hours and/or shifts to insure to meet the needs of our customers.
Works with contractors when assigned to do so.
Responds promptly and positive to patients, families, associates and all others in a respectful, courteous and confidential manner.
Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.
Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position; attends mandatory education programs.
Applies education/training to daily work standards to enhance job knowledge and skills as it relates to the job.
Follows cost control standards of the hospital and department.
Carries out responsibilities in a manner that monitors usage of supplies and equipment to eliminate or minimize waste and/or misuse of supplies and equipment.
Rebuilds, patches or otherwise prepares interior/exterior surfaces.
Applies paints, stains, polyurethanes, etc., to interior and exterior surfaces using rollers, brushes, spray equipment, etc.
Prepares surfaces by sanding, scraping, patching, plastering, spackling, taping, dry walling, etc.
Rigs staging, ladders or erects scaffolding as required.
Cleans area after completion of jobs.
Spreads cloth, canvas or plastic tarps over floors and furniture to protect them.
Follows CHOP painting standards.
Installs and/or repairs vinyl wall coverings.
Installation of wall protection and repair including wall laminates, corner guards and cove base.
Break down, move and reinstall large amounts of furniture, shelving, desk units, partitions, etc.
Install pictures, plaques, coat hooks, signage, etc.
Uses hand and power tools as necessary to complete requirements of the job.
Repairs and maintains equipment, property and buildings as directed.
Perform preventive tasks.
Completing and documenting work request utilizing the Facilities (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Tour the buildings and campus and document deficiencies and make repair when necessary.
Read and interpret simple mechanical drawings, sketches, prints, etc.
Remove and/or relocate snow, de-ice grounds.
Coordinate with other trade groups, working as a team or independently as required.
General maintenance duties outside of painting core as directed and necessary within individual qualifications, for example, snow team, water intrusion response, and fire safety.
Is assigned a Zone Assignment, which is an area or square footage to take personal responsibility for performing routine daily maintenance needs:
Is a proactive problem solver, and maintenance coordinator for area.
Routinely tours areas of responsibility document and repair all deficiencies.
Checks with customers daily, Maintenance Log, or Zone back-log report.
Completes minor maintenance task as requested by the customer or assigned including but not limited to: Relamping and replacement of broken lighting diffusers.
Replaces stained or missing ceiling tiles.
Responds and corrects minor TV/VCR/game problems in patient care areas.
Unstops minor clogs in sinks, showers, tubs, commodes, fountains, drains.
Locates source of ceiling leaks and repair if possible.
Maintains, tightens/repairs: Broken or missing hardware.
Minor leaks at pipes, valves, lavatories, toilets, bathroom partitions, and accessories.
Missing or damaged faceplates on outlets and switches.
Beds, cribs, stretchers, IV poles, curtain tracks, vertical blinds), (cove base, wall protection, wall bumpers, outside corner guards.
Office furniture, file cabinets, chairs and desks
Hangs pictures, clocks, plaques, needle boxes and hot files.
Maintains and inspects Fire and Smoke Partitions and Barriers.
Insures that the zone is Life Safety code compliant.
Inspects and maintains all mechanical spaces within the zone, assure they are not being used for storage and comply with department standards.