Maintenance Assistant

Painter Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patch walls and perform other task as necessary

• Assist with drywall hanging if necessary

• Sand down or clean surfaces before applying paint

• Apply paint and other coatings to drywall and other surfaces

• Clean spray nozzles, brushes, and all other equipment at the end of your shift.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license

Specific Requirements

• Responsible for painting the exterior and interior areas of a company’s projects
• Execute pre-painting activities, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and masking of adjacent surfaces prior to painting, papering, texturing, etc. if required
• Follow management’s instructions in maintaining an inventory of paint and supplies
• Follow the owners, manager or property manager’s instruction in executing the job utilizing appropriate finishes and applications
• Comply with OSHA/MSDS guidelines with respect to the use of hazardous chemicals
• Stay up-to-date with storage and disposal laws, regulations, codes, etc.
• Cary out after project cleaning of areas, supplies, and equipment at the completion of project
• Assist in storing leftover paint in the appropriate locations
• Support team with special maintenance projects as needed.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.