Painter

AccorHotel • New Orleans, LA

68d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Painter to perform interior and exterior painting, touch-ups, staining, sealing, and finishing throughout the hotel. This role is crucial in maintaining the appearance of guest rooms, corridors, public areas, meeting spaces, restaurants, back-of-house areas, and other assigned areas. The Painter will prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, priming, and repairing imperfections prior to painting. They will also be responsible for matching existing colors, finishes, textures, and patterns to maintain consistent hotel presentation, and repairing minor drywall, plaster, wall, and surface damage. Prompt completion of touch-up work in response to maintenance requests and inspections is expected, all while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations. The Painter will protect furniture, flooring, fixtures, and guest belongings during work, and properly use, clean, and maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies. Maintaining an appropriate inventory of paints, materials, tools, and supplies, and communicating shortages to Engineering leadership is also a key responsibility. Safe storage of paints, chemicals, and other materials in accordance with hotel procedures and applicable regulations, and maintaining accurate records of completed work and materials used are required. The role involves responding promptly to work orders, prioritizing assignments based on operational needs, and communicating effectively with Engineering colleagues and other hotel departments. Support for preventative maintenance and hotel improvement projects, adherence to all workplace safety, chemical handling, environmental, and hotel policies, and maintaining a clean and organized work area are essential. A professional appearance and demeanor consistent with Fairmont New Orleans standards are expected, along with performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous painting or maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, drywall repair, and finishing applications.
• Ability to accurately match colors and finishes.
• Knowledge of proper handling and storage of paints and chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and respond to changing operational needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work professionally around guests and colleagues.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and extended shifts as operationally required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hotel, resort, commercial, or luxury hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior painting, touch-ups, staining, sealing, and finishing throughout the hotel.
• Maintain the appearance of guest rooms, corridors, public areas, meeting spaces, restaurants, back-of-house areas, and other assigned areas.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, priming, and repairing imperfections prior to painting.
• Match existing colors, finishes, textures, and patterns to maintain consistent hotel presentation.
• Repair minor drywall, plaster, wall, and surface damage as required.
• Complete touch-up work promptly in response to maintenance requests and inspections.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship while minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Protect furniture, flooring, fixtures, and guest belongings while completing painting and repair work.
• Properly use, clean, and maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of paints, materials, tools, and supplies and communicate shortages to Engineering leadership.
• Safely store paints, chemicals, and other materials in accordance with hotel procedures and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used as required.
• Respond promptly to work orders and prioritize assignments based on operational needs.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering colleagues and other hotel departments regarding maintenance projects and room or public-area requirements.
• Support preventative maintenance and hotel improvement projects as assigned.
• Follow all workplace safety, chemical handling, environmental, and hotel policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor consistent with Fairmont New Orleans standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed