Painter

Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations.

Denver Zoo honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, United, Curious, Courageous and Transformative in all that we do.

The Painter will support Denver Zoo's mission by performing skilled, full performance interior and exterior painting on a variety of surfaces using various paint tools, equipment and applications techniques.

Our staff is a dedicated and diverse group of individuals committed to providing quality care to our animals while creating moments of awe for guests. If you are a like-minded individual and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced and innovative culture, Denver Zoo is the place for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, construction, tenant finish and remodel painting on a variety of surfaces
• Paint, varnish, stain, enamel, lacquer and redecorate walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures of buildings using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Tape and finish drywall, installs wall and floor coverings, removes old finishes and prepares surfaces and selects premixed paint or mixes paints to achieve desired color
• Survey and inspect facility or type of job, estimates material and labor costs and determines equipment needed.
• Prepare paint guns for proper line width and bead application; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Maintain records and prepares daily activity reports.
• Run errands for materials, etc. as needed.
• Clean maintenance facilities.
• Set priorities in alignment with Inspire Awe:
  
  • Safety first, always
  • Care demonstrated through exceptional guest service
  • Connect with each guest utilizing ROADMAP's guest engagement strategies and program development process
• Demonstrate a commitment to Denver Zoo's Sustainability Policies by adhering to all environmental, safety, & health regulations, procedures, and goals.
• Act in accordance with Denver Zoo's Core Values of: Welcoming, United, Curious, Courageous and Transformative in all interactions with staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.

Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to read and work from manuals, blueprints, written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate spray equipment, various hand and power tools, and other equipment such as lifts.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
• Must possess good interpersonal communications skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to interact with fellow employees and guests at the zoo.

Technical / Professional Requirements & Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 4 years skilled painting experience, industrial/commercial experience preferred.

Position Conditions

• Ability to pass a physical examination, background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Clear driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

Range for this position is $20.61-$24.74 (hourly).

Benefits

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave.

Application Process and Timelines

Open until filled Review of applications will begin immediately. Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to this date.

Denver Zoo is following all CDC guidelines. CDC states that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is the best defense against the spread of, and severe illness due to, COVID-19. Denver Zoo highly encourages our employees to be vaccinated. We do ask for employees to upload their vaccination card into our HRIS for documentation. This information is kept confidential.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply for this role.

Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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