Painter

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A Brief Overview
The Painter prepares and paints various interior and exterior surfaces of the Hospital's buildings. Additionally, is responsible for repair and maintenance of Hospital equipment, property and buildings. Possesses a working knowledge and uses a variety of hand power tools, hardware, diagrams, sketches, prints, manuals, and technical data. Completes assigned work orders in a timely manner. Satisfies customer needs while being professional, courteous and helpful. Works as a team member within the Paint Shop and assists other Facilities Management trades as required.

What you will do

• Uniformed Standards
• Maintains an identifiable professional attire (uniform) at all times, including using name tags and identification cards.
• Attends mandatory session's meetings/in-services.
• Reports any incident that seems unusual deficient to immediate supervisor and/or Security.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to immediate supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, and Facilities Department.
• Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
• Keep self, work area, shop and vehicles neat and organized.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams in a collaborative manner.
• Is recognized as an "informed" participant by peers and completes assignments on time.
• Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and institutional goals annually.
• Participates and contributes to team projects.
• Utilizes, and maintains Personal Protection Equipment.
• Practices CHOP's safety behaviors for error prevention.
• Communicates properly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Works independently with minimal supervision, is a self-starter and customer oriented.
• Responsible to work different hours and/or shifts to insure to meet the needs of our customers.
• Works with contractors when assigned to do so.
• Responds promptly and positive to patients, families, associates and all others in a respectful, courteous and confidential manner.
• Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.
• Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position; attends mandatory education programs.
• Applies education/training to daily work standards to enhance job knowledge and skills as it relates to the job.
• Follows cost control standards of the hospital and department.
• Carries out responsibilities in a manner that monitors usage of supplies and equipment to eliminate or minimize waste and/or misuse of supplies and equipment.
• Is responsible to perform all phases painting, but not limited to:
• Rebuilds, patches or otherwise prepares interior/exterior surfaces.
• Applies paints, stains, polyurethanes, etc., to interior and exterior surfaces using rollers, brushes, spray equipment, etc.
• Prepares surfaces by sanding, scraping, patching, plastering, spackling, taping, dry walling, etc.
• Rigs staging, ladders or erects scaffolding as required.
• Cleans area after completion of jobs.
• Spreads cloth, canvas or plastic tarps over floors and furniture to protect them.
• Follows CHOP painting standards.
• Installs and/or repairs vinyl wall coverings.
• Installation of wall protection and repair including wall laminates, corner guards and cove base.
• Break down, move and reinstall large amounts of furniture, shelving, desk units, partitions, etc.
• Install pictures, plaques, coat hooks, signage, etc.
• Uses hand and power tools as necessary to complete requirements of the job.
• Repairs and maintains equipment, property and buildings as directed.
• Perform preventive tasks.
• Completing and documenting work request utilizing the Facilities (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Tour the buildings and campus and document deficiencies and make repair when necessary.
• Read and interpret simple mechanical drawings, sketches, prints, etc.
• Remove and/or relocate snow, de-ice grounds.
• Coordinate with other trade groups, working as a team or independently as required.
• General maintenance duties outside of painting core as directed and necessary within individual qualifications, for example, snow team, water intrusion response, and fire safety.
• Is assigned a Zone Assignment, which is an area or square footage to take personal responsibility for performing routine daily maintenance needs:
• Is a proactive problem solver, and maintenance coordinator for area.
• Routinely tours areas of responsibility document and repair all deficiencies.
• Checks with customers daily, Maintenance Log, or Zone back-log report.
• Completes minor maintenance task as requested by the customer or assigned including but not limited to:
• Relamping and replacement of broken lighting diffusers.
• Replaces stained or missing ceiling tiles.
• Responds and corrects minor TV/VCR/game problems in patient care areas.
• Unstops minor clogs in sinks, showers, tubs, commodes, fountains, drains.
• Locates source of ceiling leaks and repair if possible.
• Maintains, tightens/repairs:
• Broken or missing hardware.
• Minor leaks at pipes, valves, lavatories, toilets, bathroom partitions, and accessories.
• Missing or damaged faceplates on outlets and switches.
• Beds, cribs, stretchers, IV poles, curtain tracks, vertical blinds), (cove base, wall protection, wall bumpers, outside corner guards.
• Office furniture, file cabinets, chairs and desks
• Hangs pictures, clocks, plaques, needle boxes and hot files.
• Maintains and inspects Fire and Smoke Partitions and Barriers.
• Insures that the zone is Life Safety code compliant.
• Inspects and maintains all mechanical spaces within the zone, assure they are not being used for storage and comply with department standards.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Technical Diploma Building Maintenance or Carpentry - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years working experience in institutional or industrial painting maintenance - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate a company vehicle and/or be insured on a CHOP policy.
• Experience with CMMS software, email and windows applications

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles - upon hire - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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