Maintenance Painter

CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND is seeking a Maintenance Painter to maintain a safe, clean, and well-painted environment at our facilities in Providence, RI. The role involves preparing surfaces, mixing and applying paints, and performing routine maintenance while prioritizing quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and proven painting experience, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; related apprenticeship/technical training helpful.
• Proven experience as a painter; one year or more painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and mix paints for various needs.
• Apply paint with brushes or rollers on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
• Prepare walls by scraping and sanding; remove old paint as needed.
• Repair damaged surfaces, holes, and cracks.
• Inspect surfaces to determine work needed and plan tasks.
• Perform routine painting maintenance and complete work orders.
• Ensure timely turnovers of units and common areas; provide good customer service.

Skills

Painting materials

Mix and apply paints

Residential/commercial painting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/technical training

Tools

Brushes

Caulking guns

Ladders/scaffolding

Job description

Description

Title: Maintenance Painter

Reports to: Facilities Director

Purpose: Responsible for general painting and providing a safe and clean work environment.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advocates for the mission of the organization and upholds the agency's values.
• Prepare surfaces, mix paints for different needs, and apply them with brushes or rollers to fill cracks or apply color on walls, ceilings and other objects around facilities.
• Prepare walls and other structures for painting by scraping, sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
• Repair damaged surfaces, holes, and cracks. (Compound)
• Exam surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary to fulfill assignments.
• Perform routine painting maintenance.
• Complete work orders as assigned.
• Timely completion of unit turnovers and common area painting.
• Provide superior customer service.

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Apprenticeship, technical or building trade education helpful.
• Proven experience as a painter.
• One year or more of painting experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them.
• Solid knowledge of residential and/or commercial painting techniques.
• Well organized, able to prioritize own work and maintain material inventory.
• Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.)
• Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders etc.
• Conscientious with great attention to detail.
• Quick learner interested in expanding knowledge and experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team builder- inspires and motivates others to perform their best.
• Can work effectively independently as well as a member of a team.
• Commitment to Task-is tenacious, can achieve results in an environment where priorities change quickly.
• Must complete ladder safety training.
• Must have valid drivers license.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, etc.
• Ability to work in an environment in which the job is performed, such as working in hot, cold, dusty, etc. conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Crossroads is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recovery Friendly Workplace
Crossroads is committed to creating a healthy, safe, and stigma-free work environment for those employees impacted by addiction and is a proud participant in RI Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. https://recoveryfriendlyri.com/about/