at Liberty Village of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Provides painting services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and maintenance needs; preparing, painting, staining and/or wallpapering a variety of surfaces; ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards; and assisting other maintenance staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Paints interior and exterior surfaces to include walls, doors, woodwork, ceilings, hand railings, stair casings, signs, etc.
- Prepares surface for painting including cleaning, taping, bedding, sanding, patching cracks and holes, and texturing of surfaces.
- Erects scaffolding, removes furnishings and covers carpeting prior to painting; cleans and restores area after painting.
- Works with various types of paints, solvents, lacquers, enamels, stains and varnishes; matches colors and textures on adjacent surfaces.
- Cleans brushes and ensures that tools and equipment are properly maintained.
- Monitors buildings and facilities for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
- Paints a variety of surfaces (e.g. buildings, parking lot line striping and markings, floors, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facilities in an attractive, safe, and usable condition.
- May provide information order to identify needed supplies to supervisor for preparation of requisitions; may assist in the maintenance of inventory of paint, supplies and equipment.
- Prepares a variety of surfaces, furniture, fixtures and cabinets (e.g. stripping, cleaning, sanding, patching, masking, nail holes, cracks, joints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that they are ready for painting and/or refinishing.
- Observes safety regulations and safe work practices; ensures proper disposal of hazardous materials. • Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
- Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 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.
- Knowledge or ability to learn paint color matching and texture matching.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment of the painting trade.
- Knowledge of the methods of preparing wood, metal, plaster, and other surfaces for finishing and refinishing.
- Knowledge of the different types of paints, stains, enamels, varnishes, and lacquers and their uses.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and special procedures applicable to the work.
- Ability to use various tools and equipment related to the painting trade. • Ability to work from heights (on ladders, scaffolds, and platforms), stand for long periods, and move heavy equipment, materials, structures and furniture.
- Ability to multiply and divide decimals and fractions, etc. in order to estimate time, labor, and materials necessary to complete work orders.
- Ability to use a computer for email access and use.
- Ability to provide quality customer service.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to interpret campus maps and basic drawings.
