Hospital Painter Lead — Interior/Exterior Projects

Truman Medical Center; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UH Lakewood Medical Center seeks a Lead Painter to plan and execute painting projects for hospital interiors and exteriors. You will coordinate a team of painters, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in line with department policies.

The position requires journeyman experience, union membership, and the ability to lift heavy materials, wear respirators, and work a full-time schedule. Strong leadership and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of journeyman painter experience and local union member status.
• Knowledge of painting trade practices, materials, tools, and rigging.
• Awareness of hazards and safety precautions; economical use of materials.
• Ability to estimate and calculate needed materials.
• Familiarity with building trades terms and practices.
• Leadership to plan, assign, and coordinate painters' work.
• Must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance policy.
• Ability to reach, bend, squat, and stoop.
• Lift up to 100 pounds for equipment and scaffolding.
• Standing, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, pulling, walking.
• Able to wear half mask respirator per OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans and participates in painting and decorating interior and exterior surfaces.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of the painters.
• Performs with technical independence following trade practices and policy, under inspection.

Skills

Journeyman painter

Local union member

Rigging knowledge

Material estimation

Hazard safety knowledge

Building trades knowledge

Leadership and coordination

Physical stamina

OSHA respirator use

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UH Lakewood Medical Center seeks a Lead Painter to plan and execute painting projects for hospital interiors and exteriors. You will coordinate a team of painters, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in line with department policies.

The position requires journeyman experience, union membership, and the ability to lift heavy materials, wear respirators, and work a full-time schedule. Strong leadership and safety awareness are essential.