Painter

Job Location:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is accountable for painting all areas of the shopping center, inside & outside as directed by property management.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Apply paint, stain and other finishes to property walls, ceilings and furniture using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Apply primer or sealers to prepare new surface for finish coats.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire bonding or using water solvents.
• Cover surfaces with appropriate material for protection during painting and post appropriate paint signs.
• Clean up and store paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
• Coordinate with management and/or supervisor in order to modify colors of paint, stain, or varnish.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures ; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents or injuries, and complete safety training.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Reach overhead and below knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stepping.
• Move up and down a ladder.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (i.e. OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment
• Ensure the appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment and tools are maintained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.  Technical School certifications and/or training preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years painting experience
•  Ability to read and interpret documents, plans and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions.  Ability to effectively present information to departmental management, employees, tenants, and outside contacts
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Ability to define problems, collect information and establish facts.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Capability to diagnose problems on equipment
• Knowledge of basic painting procedures
• Knowledge of safety rules, hazards and application of accident prevention measures
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds