Painter - Atlanta

PruittHealth•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, and other structural surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Remove old paint and finishes as needed to prepare surfaces. The position offers guaranteed 40 hours, four 10-hour workdays with three-day weekends, an advanced pay option, provided transportation, and covered meals and hotels. Some overnight travel may be required. The painter prepares and protects work areas, fills cracks and other surface defects, removes fixtures and old finishes, smooths surfaces, and applies paint. The role also includes setting up ladders or scaffolding, following safety procedures, participating in required training and in-services, and carrying out other duties as directed. The employee is expected to produce neat, timely, quality work and maintain effective working relationships.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of experience.
Some overnight travel may be required.
Ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hand, and wrist.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.
Ability to use all tools and equipment needed for the job properly.
Ability to meet PruittHealth’s workmanship quality and standards.
Ability to follow company safety standards and the standards established in the health care centers.
Ability to demonstrate neat and timely workmanship.
Ability to perform duties as directed by supervisors.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to exercise independent judgment within the limits of the position.

Responsibilities

Apply paint to buildings and other structures using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
Cover surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape, and paper to protect them during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers.
Remove fixtures such as doorknobs and switch covers before painting.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, and wire brushing.
Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, and steel wool.
Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to work above ground level.
Assist with center or agency surveys and any subsequently required reports, as needed.
Attend continuing education programs and maintain current licenses or certifications, as required.
Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
Respect patients’ and residents’ rights, including fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.
Comply with the corporate compliance program.
Report job-related tasks or functions that involve occupational hazards.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, and safe equipment use.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor.