Maintenance Technician

General Summary

Painter II performs a wide variety of tasks, inclusive, but not limited to, completing apartment, and building repairs and modifications generally associated with wall and ceiling surface and deficiencies. Duties also include tasks such as caulking, grouting and ceiling tile replacement. Painter II shall perform such tasks in a workmanship-like manner to maintain a quality finish according to industry standards.

Required Duties

• Daily routine to prepare for assigned tasks at assigned building(s).
• Maintain tooling and supplies as needed.
• Monitor and respond to Boston Post work order system and communicate with the Director of Quality Assurance and the Superintendent of Building & Grounds.
• Work cohesively with Building Manager, staff, and residents.
• Be available for snow removal assignments when requested to do so.
• Be available to respond to “Emergency” conditions on request from the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds.
• Keep all equipment, tooling and supplies in good working order and accountability for supply requests and ordering.
• Responds to and initiates responses to assigned work in a timely manner and coordinates “special” assignments with the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

EDUCATION 

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Experience with at least 3-5 years in trades including carpentry, painting, etc.
• Exhibit Management and Organizational skills.
• Exhibit knowledge of various trade capabilities and performance steps leading to quality work.
• Valid RI Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation.

EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of various skills required to perform assigned tasks in all areas of residential improvements.
• Proper and safe use of power and hand tools are required to perform tasks assignments, including snow removal equipment.
• Skill base to recognize the potential of disrepair conditions and modify and conclude the same conditions to quality results.

Working Conditions:

• Work areas are generally well lit; however, some conditions may require additional use of lighting equipment. Work areas are generally free of obstructions, however, there may be conditions where modifications to the work area are necessary.
• Generally, conditions exist where a height extension is not necessary, however, there may be conditions that exist where use of height extensions (ladders) are required.
• Traveling from one building to another depending on task assignment, exposure to various weather and driving conditions.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing, bending, stooping, stretching, and kneeling.
• Walking and stair climbing at various times
• Lifting from light to moderate (Heavy lifting requires assigned manpower of equipment).
• Working in various positions from time to time.
• Exposure to infectious conditions and public housing pests.
• Exposure to various personalities, mental health conditions, including confused and combative populations.
• Exposure to some hazardous chemicals and materials.