Painter

Paint Technician

The primary role of the Paint Technician is to ensure proper maintenance and ambiance in and around the property and affiliated sites. This includes but is not limited to the painting of walls, ceilings, and trims. Interiors and exterior finishes of all sheens with painting of furniture, desks, and other fixtures. This role is responsible for detailed wallpaper installation, minor finish carpentry repairs, and drywall repairs (large and small).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records on scheduled and unscheduled painting and repairs.
• Applies various finishes to buildings, rooms, or other structures, including primers, paints, stains, and sealers.
• Utilizes all appropriate tape, drop cloths, and plastic to protect work areas.
• Removes and installs wallpaper and specialty coatings as needed
• Repairs and patches drywall, including taping joints and corners
• Moves necessary equipment and materials around the property as needed
• Minor finish carpentry, such as trims, casings, baseboards, and crown moldings.
• Maintains an impeccable workspace and works with the team on a monthly overnight shift for one week in regular intervals.
• Adheres to safety, security, and emergency procedures, reacts promptly during emergency situations, and takes immediate action to correct hazards. Adheres to security procedures concerning the handling of guest room and master keys, security of boiler and electrical rooms and other engineering areas, proper storage of all chemicals, etc.
• Listens to and promptly acts to resolve guest problems and complaints with a strong emphasis on above and beyond guest satisfaction.
• Possesses a strong drive to overcome roadblocks and completes all assigned and necessary tasks.
• Cleans and organizes the Engineering shop and workspaces.
• Keeps the Chief Engineer and/or Assistant Director of Engineering promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance, so that prompt corrective action may be taken.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Know how to operate hand and power tools (drills, saws, pressure washer, paint sprayer, ladders, and scissor lift)
• Read manufacturer instructions, blueprints, paint schedules, and the ability to discern a wide variety of paints and colors.
• Make effective judgments on the various aspects of drywall repairs and wall coverings, and effectively solve guest and operational problems.
• Operate the work order program to include detailed notes and the status of the job.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, such as housekeeping and stewarding, to work towards a common goal.
• Be flexible with scheduling, be teachable, and have a drive to better oneself.
• Always maintain a clean and presentable appearance. Keep uniform clean and up to standards.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of painting experience required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc., of at least 75 pounds.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• The role may require extended periods of time on your feet, especially during peak hotel hours or events.
• Clear vision is important for reading labels, instructions, blueprints, paint schedules, reports, analyzing data, and guest interactions.
• Good hearing is necessary for effective communication with the team via radios, with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.
• Frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Regularly required to climb ladders, stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

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