Painter

SUMMARY    

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a wide range of painting/finishing trade procedures. Produces high quality work product that demonstrates attention to detail.  Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks to ensure buildings and grounds of agency properties are maintained in an appropriate and safe manner in the Agency’s residential facilities. Helps create a homelike atmosphere for residents in an agency facility.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

The duties and responsibilities of the Painter/Maintenance Worker will include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Performs maintenance tasks as assigned or designated, including but not limited to painting 
• Works in a neat workmanlike manner. Taking care to protect work area and leave a good quality work product 
• Maintains inventory of necessary tools, equipment and materials.  
• May perform other maintenance related work other then painting as requested by Facilities Manager 
• Keeps grounds and buildings in good repair, notifies supervisor of issues that may require more skilled level of work, or any unsafe or hazardous conditions that must be addressed. May remove snow, ice, etc. 
• Documents work completed, including date, time, parts utilized, etc. 
• Ensures that all supplies, equipment, tools are treated properly and kept in good working order. Promptly reports breakage and/or loss. Utilizes tools and equipment within safety parameters and adhering to safety precautions as outlined. 
• Communicates with sites regarding work being performed, such as if it is completed, what is still outstanding, etc., so the sites have full understanding of situation. 
• Drives to agency locations on a regular basis, utilizing agency vehicles. 
• Performs related duties as requested.   

QUALIFICATIONS    

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Valid New York State Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing  
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English  
• Strong oral and written communication skills  
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, residents and their families  
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• High School Diploma or GED required  
• Six months of related experience is preferred but not required  

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and pushing and pulling of heavy objects.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT    

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office and residential settings with little or no discomfort due to noise or temperature. Some walking, bending and standing required in order to photocopy, access files and so forth; work may be performed under pressure and may be, at times, mentally fatiguing.