Professional Painter

Part Time Position Available

Position Overview

This position is responsible for executing paint, stain, and other finish work orders per Maintenance department or Executive Director.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Maintenance department to determine scope of paint work order and estimate associated costs.
• Apply paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers.
• Assemble proper equipment such as scaffolding or ladders and ensure ventilation protocol is used to protect from unhealthy fumes.
• Mix and match paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications, using primer or other sealers as applicable.
• Prepare surfaces to be painted by washing, filling holes and cracks with putting, and sanding surfaces.
• Cover trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with paint tape, drop cloths, and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint.
• Clean equipment and work areas and reinstall any removed fixtures as applicable.
• Maintain a ready supply and inventory of necessary materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete work and repairs.
• Apply all applicable policies and procedures such as, but not limited to, company operating and safety standards. Promote safe work practices among on-site staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations, building codes and environmental laws and regulations.
• Performs duties with a sense of urgency with a high level of accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• State painter certification, if applicable
• High school graduate or GED
• Must be age 18 or older
• 3-5 years experience in professional painting services
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• General handyman skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Able to frequently use paint/finish equipment, ladders, scaffolding, ventilation equipment, and safety equipment.
• Able to handle and use chemicals and general cleaning supplies.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions based on new information; performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to customer needs.
• Able to multi-task competing priorities and perform in fast paced working environment.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to do basic calculations and analysis such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery
• Able to occasionally operate general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine, and postage machine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with general maintenance procedures
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults