Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a member of the Medisys Health Network is a 404 bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. Our Plant Operations Department offers comprehensive services including a full range of building trades services which are responsible for routine maintenance and minor/major space alterations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, grounds maintenance, locksmith, custodial, moving and setup services. We are currently seeking experienced Painter A candidate for immediate full-time day shift opportunity. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and supervision of the Lead Painter, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Selecting premixed paints and or preparing paint to match specified colors.
- Blending and mixing colors, pigment, oil, thinning, and drying substances.
- Applying compound and plaster to horizontal and vertical surfaces.
- Smoothing surfaces using sandpaper or other material/equipment.
- Filling holes, cracks, and joints with plaster, joint compound or other fillers.
- Maintaining, repairing, and applying finishes in hospital spaces.
- Painting door bucks, metal & wood frames.
- Removing debris from renovations/or construction areas.
- Utilizing basic carpentry tools, such as screw guns and sheetrock knives.
- Removing and installing basic wall and ceiling fixtures to prepare for painting or hanging wall coverings.
Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must have clean NYS Driver's license.
- MUST HAVE 2 years experience in applying paint, stains, etc. in a commercial facility setting, maintenance, protection, preparation, and repair of interior and exterior surface as a painters helper or apprentice or- satisfactory experience as a maintenance worker for no less than one year in JHMC painters shop.
- Must be available to work different shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.
SALARY: $29.42 hrly