Hospital Facility Painter: Detail-Driven & Independent

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Painter to prepare, paint, and restore facility surfaces in a safe, clean, and professional healthcare environment.

You will inspect areas, prepare finishes, select materials, and perform minor repairs with minimal disruption to patients and staff. The role requires strong technical painting skills and the ability to work independently in a sensitive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required at hire.
• 1–3 years journeyman painter experience or 1–3 years in an apprenticeship demonstrating required skills.
• Strong technical painting skills with attention to detail in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the facility for areas needing paint or surface repair and plans the project.
• Prepares time estimates and discusses color/texture preferences; adheres to hospital standards.
• Selects materials (brushes, rollers, textures) and determines paint types for patient areas.
• Mixes colors to match required finishes and completes all necessary surface prep.
• Power washes exterior surfaces and cleans walls, filling cracks and holes before painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Technical painting skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Painter to prepare, paint, and restore facility surfaces in a safe, clean, and professional healthcare environment.

You will inspect areas, prepare finishes, select materials, and perform minor repairs with minimal disruption to patients and staff. The role requires strong technical painting skills and the ability to work independently in a sensitive healthcare setting.