Painter, Facilities Management

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Painter applies paints, undercoats, lacquers, finishes, etc., to walls, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Applies paints, undercoats, and sealers to walls and other surfaces, for purposes of decoration and preservation, by using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
* Cleans all brushes, rollers, and other tools used at completion of day's work, cleans work area, and leaves it in a safe condition.
* Cleans and prepares surfaces that are to be painted.
* Performs taping jobs on sheet rock surfaces.
* Positions and uses step ladders and scaffolding as necessary.
* Refinishes desks, chairs, and other wood surfaces with lacquers and other finishes; matches the color of putty to the color of the surface if necessary.
* Selects premixed colors, or prepares paint to match a specified color by blending and mixing the proper paints and pigments.
* Spray-paints ceilings, using an airless spray gun. Cleans and performs routine maintenance on spray guns.