Painter

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind•Talladega, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is seeking a skilled and dependable Painter to maintain the appearance, safety, and integrity of campus buildings and facilities across the organization. This position is responsible for performing professional painting, surface preparation, drywall finishing, plastering, and related maintenance activities for educational, residential, administrative, and support facilities. The Painter plays an essential role in preserving AIDB's facilities while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with industry standards, safety regulations, and institutional expectations. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent craftsmanship, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to providing exceptional service in support of AIDB's mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional painting experience.
Valid Driver License with the ability to meet and maintain eligibility for coverage under the AIDB vehicle insurance program.
Must meet suitability requirements for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, or government facilities maintenance.
Experience working with specialty coatings and protective finishes.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and a basic knowledge of other building maintenance trades.
Ability to obtain a Survival level of sign language proficiency under the AIDB Sign Language Evaluation System within thirty (30) months of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned duties independently without close supervision and follow written and verbal instructions.
Prioritize multiple assignments, maintain inventory, and manage purchasing records.
Paint interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, plaster, concrete, masonry, metal, wood, brick, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, and structural components.
Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, washing, patching, filling, caulking, priming, and repairing damaged areas.
Finish drywall by taping, floating, sanding, and texturing; perform plaster repair and restoration on interior and exterior walls.
Apply primers, sealers, stains, varnishes, enamels, epoxies, specialty coatings, and protective finishes appropriate for each surface.
Mix paints to achieve proper color consistency, texture, and durability, and match existing paint colors and finishes when completing repairs.
Remove old paint, wallpaper, adhesives, and deteriorated finishes using appropriate methods and equipment.
Safely operate brushes, rollers, spray guns, pressure sprayers, sanders, grinders, scaffolding, ladders, and lifts; perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met; maintain inventory of paints, coatings, tools, and supplies.
Purchase paint and supplies following departmental procedures, maintain clean work areas, and dispose of paints and hazardous materials per environmental regulations.
Coordinate painting schedules to minimize operational disruption, assist with minor related building maintenance, respond promptly to work requests, and assist Physical Plant personnel during emergencies, events, or special projects.
Follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and AIDB safety policies.
Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely operate ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and power spray equipment.
Identify and report unsafe work conditions immediately; safely handle and store paints, solvents, chemicals, and combustible materials.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area at all times and participate in required safety training and emergency preparedness activities.
Maintain all AIDB buildings in a professional, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and attractive condition.