Painter

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,103 - 46,356; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain and preserve interior and exterior painted surfaces of its facilities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in commercial painting, knowledge of specialized equipment, and the ability to work in varied environments. The role involves physical labor, including lifting heavy materials and exposure to hazardous conditions. A focus on safety, including adherence to the hospital's drug-free policies, is essential. Competitive salary ranging from $20.40 to $33.65 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in construction, industrial, or commercial painting.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment.
• Must have good physical stamina for lifting up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and preserve all painted surfaces of buildings and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to the hospital's drug and smoke-free policies.
• Work in various conditions, including heights and exposure to hazardous materials.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Adaptability

Logic

Driving

Typing/Word processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completed apprentice training program in painting

Tools

Air brush

Spray guns

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains and preserves all interiors and exterior painted or similarly finished surfaces of buildings; prepares, maintains, and preserves painted surfaces of equipment, furnishings, machinery and building services systems, including parking lots and similar ground areas. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Position Relationships

Reports to: Supervisor or, in his absence, the Director of Maintenance and Engineering. Positions Supervised: May be asked to provide functional supervision of others on occasion.

Educational Requirements / Preferences

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent trade school education. Must have completed an apprentice training program in the application, maintenance and use of paint and painting materials.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: None required.

Experience / Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in construction, industrial or commercial painting, including building maintenance services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires math, reading, and adaptability, logic, driving, and typing/word processing.
• Requires ability to operate specialized equipment: i.e., air brush, spray guns.

Working Conditions

All areas of the hospital, grounds and out-buildings; works in heights and heat; subject to exposure to changes in temperature and humidity; the noise level can be high; work pace is generally steady with occasional emergencies. Subject to shift rotation. Exposed to moving machinery. Subject to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gases, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other hazardous materials. The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospital’s Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, reach, bend, push/pull, kneel, crouch and perform repetitive movements for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift supplies and/or equipment up to 70 pounds. The employee uses sight, hearing, speech, and smell. Specific vision requirements include visual acuity, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Uniform / Dress Requirements

Each employee is a representative of Suburban Hospital and, by his/her appearance, communicates to each customer the commitment of the Hospital to quality, professional, and service-oriented health care. Employees must understand and abide by hospital-wide and department-specific dress code requirements as per HR Dress Code Policy.

Salary Range

Salary Range: Minimum 20.40/hour - Maximum 33.65/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Drug-Free Workplace

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.