Overview
Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.
The Painter applies preparatory materials, paints, and stains to surfaces of walls, ceilings, equipment, and furniture. Prepares and applies appropriate materials to signage and irregular surfaces such as parking lots, streets, and athletic play areas.
This position will be located at Resurrection Medical Center- Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Install, repair and maintain painting components - 80%
- Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer and related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment and other property.
- Prepares surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, torching and/or smoothing prior to applying finishing materials.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, vinyl wall coverings and ceiling acoustic texturing.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
- Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
- Maintains existing paint surfaces by matching/tinting appropriate paint products. Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with customers.
- Maintains equipment and keeps work areas clean and safe. Properly stores, cleans and disposes of all supplies and equipment used according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Safely handles and appropriately disposes of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials.
- Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment.
- Operates heavy lift equipment including scissors, and boom swing stage to heights of 80 feet.
- Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area for Painters and others.
- Creation and application of graphics and signage layouts according to DOT, Safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to meet state and federal regulations.
Special Projects - 20%
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Assist and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provides additional support and training to team members in basic paint trade practices as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
License/Certification:
- Valid driver's license required
Experience:
- Three years' experience of commercial painting and vinyl wall covering required
Competencies:
- Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems.
- Ability to utilize appropriate tools, equipment, materials and application techniques common to the painting trade.
- Knowledge of text and display requirements for signage applications.
- Knowledge of construction, building codes and applicable regulations sufficient to satisfactorily perform painting tasks.
- Understand and apply industry hazard and safety precautions.
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