Painter, Environmental Services, Per Diem
About The Position
The Painter performs general painting, wallpapering, and minor repairs throughout the hospital. The role patches, repairs, and paints a range of surfaces; prepares surfaces; cleans and restores work areas; maintains paint storage; and orders appropriate paint and supplies. It also involves wallpaper installation and repair or replacement of architectural finishes and equipment requiring simple maintenance. The position is per diem, as needed, at Northwest Community Hospital, with evening hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and rotating weekends. The hourly pay range is $25.36–$38.04, with the offered rate based in part on expertise and years of experience.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
- Two years of painting experience using different techniques preferred.
- Experience hanging and removing wallpaper preferred.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Two years of painting experience utilizing different techniques.
- Experience hanging and removing wallpaper.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Patch, repair, and paint hospital surfaces, repainting entire areas or touching up as needed.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by spackling, sanding, removing fasteners and electrical plates, and washing surfaces.
- Clean completed work areas by vacuuming dust, removing trim tape, and resetting furniture and equipment.
- Repair minor wall damage and send a work order to the Maintenance Coordinator when damage is significant or a leak exists.
- Maintain a clean and orderly paint storage area.
- Order appropriate paint colors, paint types, and painting supplies; use only nontoxic latex paints in patient areas.
- Obtain the Director’s approval before using enamels, oil-based paints, epoxy paints, paint thinners, or combustible or flammable products in designated areas; store combustible and flammable supplies in an explosion-proof cabinet.
- Hang wallpaper using proper techniques, accurately measure surfaces, and prepare surfaces before wallpapering.
- Repair or replace building architectural finishes, including ceiling and floor tile, doors, woodwork, and hardware.
- Tear down old construction and relocate cabinets and shelving.
- Repair items requiring simple maintenance, including furniture, wheelchairs, and carts, and assist other maintenance workers with general repair work as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
