Painter

Boar's Head Resort; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier resort in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Painter to ensure the appearance of facilities through maintenance and wall repair. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, painting, and assisting with other facility needs. Candidates should have at least 6 months of painting experience and be able to communicate effectively with team members. This role contributes to a safe and pleasant environment for guests.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months previous painting experience.
• Knowledge of preparation and painting of drywall, plaster, cinder block and stucco.
• Ability to cut in straight lines between colors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the painting and wall repair of all facilities.
• Participate in snow removal and other department-related work.
• Support the Emergency Response Team for emergencies.

Skills

Painting experience

Knowledge of plaster repairs

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Job description

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Maintain the painting, wall repair and appearance of all facilities. Participate in any other department related work to support the team, installing and removing awnings, snow removal and cross-training with the Engineering Crew. Support the Emergency Response Team to handle emergencies around the property.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Work with computers for maintenance requests and building automation.
2. Glaze windows.
3. Scrape and sand-out roughness to prepare surfaces for priming/painting.
4. Clean surface of mildew prior to priming/painting.
5. Remove fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
6. Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fill prior to priming.
7. Spread drop cloth over floors and room furnishings and cover surfaces such as baseboards, door frames and windows to protect surfaces during painting.
8. Paint surfaces with brushes, spray gun and/or paint rollers.
9. Complete basic carpentry tasks (i.e. measuring, cutting, nailing, etc.)
10. Repair bed posts.
11. Complete drywall installation including taping and finishing joints and patches.
12. Assist Engineers/Carpenter when necessary.
13. Contribute to overall resort team effort by completing additional duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Guest rooms, (occupied and unoccupied) meeting rooms, The Sports Club, Birdwood Golf Course, dining rooms, kitchens, meeting space, Spa and all back-of house areas. Engineers should not enter dining rooms or meeting rooms during times of occupancy unless unavoidable. Work in occupied guest rooms will be at the guest request, only.

Requirements

Essential:

1. At least 6 months previous painting experience.
2. Knowledge of preparation and painting of drywall, plaster, cinder block and stucco.
3. Ability to cut in straight lines between colors.
4. Ability to use nine-inch and sixteen-inch rollers.
5. Ability to be productive while working independently.
6. Responsible for arriving to work on-time or early for scheduled shift, in all weather conditions, and as called upon.
7. Ability to communicate and work well with other team members.
8. Ability to change tasks quickly as priorities change.

Desirable:

1. Skilled in plaster repairs.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees must learn and comply with all Resort safety rules; must use appropriate safety equipment at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.

This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.