Painter in a Healthcare Facility

TMC • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

A Painter in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior aesthetic appearance of the building, ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe "homelike" environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role involves prepping surfaces, applying paint, repairing drywall, managing inventory, and coordinating work orders to minimize disruption to residents. Physical and Environmental Demands Environment: Indoor and outdoor work in a nursing home, which may involve working in occupied resident rooms. Physical Activity: Frequent climbing of ladders, scaffolding, and reaching. Requirements: Often requires passing background checks, drug screenings, and TB tests due to working with vulnerable adults. Typical Schedule Often Monday to Friday, daytime hours (e.g., 8:00 am - 4:30 pm), but may require flexibility for emergency maintenance

Requirements

• Usually requires 1–3 years of professional painting experience, often in a commercial, facility maintenance, or residential setting.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50–100 lbs (with assistance).
• Must have a patient, courteous demeanor when working around residents and staff.
• Familiarity with various painting techniques, color matching, and drywall repair.

Responsibilities

• Prep surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching holes, and applying primer.
• Apply paint, varnish, and stains to walls, ceilings, trim, and doors.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs, such as replacing wall protection, baseboards, corner guards, and patching drywall.
• Perform routine inspections of common areas, hallways, and resident rooms to identify and touch up scuffs or damage.
• Execute planned and emergency work orders, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines, including infection control protocols, managing hazardous materials (paint/solvents), and using proper ventilation.
• Use protective coverings, such as drop cloths and masks, to protect furniture, floors, and equipment.
• Manage paint supplies and equipment, ensuring safe storage and prompt reordering of necessary materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees