GWCC PAINTER I

Georgia World Congress Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain interior and exterior finishes across campus facilities in Atlanta. The role requires applying paints, coatings, and finishes with quality workmanship while ensuring safety and minimal disruption to events.

Qualified applicants have five years of commercial painting experience, supervisory skills, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; two-year degree preferred.
• Minimum five years painting experience for a commercial contractor or comparable position.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Ability to work irregular schedules and adapt to events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain wall finishes to high standards.
• Direct activities of staff in the paint section.
• Manage painting equipment and supplies.
• Plan, schedule, and execute painting projects.
• Ensure safety compliance and professional presentation.

Skills

Integrity

Detail oriented

Time management

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

ABOUT GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITYJoining GWCCA means helping create moments that matter. We’re a world-class campus seeking passionate people ready to innovate, connect, and make an impact on our community and beyond. Whether front and center or behind the scenes, your work powers the experiences that define events and hospitality in Georgia.The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Campus Operations function is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and exceptional facility operations that support world-class events and guest experiences. Through strong operational oversight, vendor partnerships, and team leadership, Campus Operations ensures the Authority’s facilities operate at the highest standards of quality, safety practices, incident response, and preventive maintenance.PAINTER POSITION SUMMARYThe Painter performs skilled surface preparation and painting work to maintain the appearance and integrity of campus facilities. This role is responsible for applying paints, coatings, and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces while ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and minimal disruption to operations and events. The Painter collaborates with campus operations and project management to support a clean, professional, and well-maintained environment.PAINTER PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately exposed to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The ability to lift 50 pounds or more may be required of this position. Daily shifts will endure various degrees of walking, standing, turning, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling, requiring a full range of body movements. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.PAINTER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintenance of all wall finishes at the highest standards possibleUtilization of computerized work order systemDirect activities of subordinate staff as assigned in paint sectionManage and maintain painting equipment and suppliesMonitor and secure the safekeeping of painting equipment and suppliesMaintain paint shop and work in adherence to all safety and health regulationsNotify appropriate personnel of equipment and facilities requiring repair or replacementCritique subordinates regarding professional standards of techniques and performancePlanning, scheduling, and execution of all aspects of work related to painting, wall finishes, and other work as directedPosition requires an irregular work schedule, and the performance of work assignments that may not be directly related to job specificationsMaintain a professional image that represents the philosophy of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority with emphasis on providing to exhibitors and clients with the highest level of customer service deemed possiblePerform such other duties, functions, special projects, and responsibilities as assignedPAINTER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh degree of integrity and complianceThoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion;Ability to prioritize tasks & to manage workload using own initiativeDetail orientedAbility to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilitiesPAINTER EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh School or GED required.Associate degree from a two (2) year college or technical school preferred.Minimum five (5) years experience as a painter for a commercial painting contractor or comparable position, and a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.PAINTER BENEFITSGeorgia World Congress Center Authority offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, paid vacation, paid state holidays, Flexible Spending Account options, a 401(k) plan with 5% match, free on-site dining during hours of operation, free on-site parking, plus discounted prices on auto insurance, home insurance, technology, travel, event tickets, attractions and much more!Visit www.gwcca.org to learn more about our culture and campus.Georgia World Congress Center Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.