Painter in Brattleboro, Vermont at Brattleboro Retreat

Job Summary: Applies and maintains wall finishes which includes: repair to sub-surfaces, finish walls, and ceilings. Provides maintenance and preventative maintenance as part of the Brattleboro Retreat’s preventative maintenance and standard maintenance programs. All work is documented according to current Brattleboro Retreat, State, local and JCAHO regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Competencies

• Prepares and paints both interior and exterior surfaces in accordance with manufacturers specifications and industry “best practices.”
• Repairs wall surfaces (including plaster, sheetrock and wood) and lays out and cuts and installs wall covering in a professional manner using vinyl, cellulose, and general purpose adhesives.
• Glazes and repairs windows and window screens of both wood and metal sash.
• Assists Electrical/Fire Safety Coordinator in the completion and documentation of preventative maintenance inspections on Life Safety equipment.
• Generates material list and recommends or requests purchase of supplies for small projects. Maintains proper inventory level of supplies and develops orders for replacement items as necessary based upon supply and demand. Provide estimates for damages due to vandalism.
• Performs minor maintenance and preventative maintenance work on buildings. Assists with office and furniture moves, as well as snow and ice control.
• Inspects and maintains all tools in good clean working condition and returns them to appropriate storage location upon completion of job or end of shift. Ensures all tools are safe for use. Reports damaged, lost or broken tools.
• Maintains a safe work environment through knowledge of body mechanics, personal protective equipment, MSDS, environment hazards and emergency job procedures.
• Works week ends, on rotation, providing routine maintenance, emergency response and scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Completes daily building and preventative maintenance checks, work orders and associated documentation in a timely, legible manner. Completed work orders are turned into supervisor promptly. Documents and keeps up to date all forms and records pertaining to JCAHO.
• Assists others as requested or as necessary to promote teamwork and achieve department goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school equivalent and minimum one year experience as a wallpaper/painter.

2. Valid driver’s license and a safe, clean driving record for the past three years.