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

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter paints, hangs paper, and follows blueprints, color charts, and/or design schematics using appropriate trade tools. The role also performs general repairs and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance inspections, and other assigned duties. Work requires knowledge of paint mixing and application, wallpaper and vinyl installation, blueprint interpretation, and safe operation of tools and equipment. The position is based at Baptist New Orleans and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employee may be required to work extended hours or be called in for emergencies.

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, or other wall materials using manufacturer specifications and appropriate tools.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with people from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, draw, measure, and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressures, including emergency work and potential contact with patients, guests, family members, and staff.
• Ability to exert heavy work effort: 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to apply pull force to start a striping machine.
• With assistance, ability to move an approximately 412-pound mineral spirits drum onto a drum cradle.
• Good hearing and vision correctable to 20/20, without color blindness.
• Ability to work in a healthcare setting where exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste may occur.

Responsibilities

• Paints and hangs paper using blueprints, color charts, and/or design schematics and appropriate tools.
• Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections.
• Uses effective judgment and initiative when performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned and related duties as required.
• Follows company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Safely operates tools and equipment according to OSHA and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Installs wallpaper, vinyl, or other wall materials according to manufacturer specifications.

What This Job Offers

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