Painter

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

17d

About The Position

We are currently accepting applications for this position, with an anticipated hire date at the end of April. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for consideration. Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned, i.e. snow removal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years’ experience in painting, plastering, and wall covering
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth’s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth’s HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

Responsibilities

Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
Prepares surfaces and may remove old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.
Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.
Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switchcovers from walls prior to painting. Spreads dropcloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Paints surfaces with brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.
Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
Knowledge in the use of a computer and related organizational programs with CMMS is required.
Maintains a complete electronic inventory of all finishes of all campus buildings.
May perform some construction and demolishing duties as necessary.
May be required to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends to help with special events.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

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