Painter

Lutheran Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Painter to perform skilled surface preparation and apply paint, varnishes, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures. The role ensures compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, and may assist the Maintenance team with basic plumbing, electrical, and construction tasks as needed.

Key duties include surface preparation, applying finishes with brushes, rollers, or spray equipment, color matching,

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in commercial or facility painting.
• Experience with surface preparation, application methods, and basic maintenance support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding, and removing old paint or finishes.
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to a wide variety of surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Mix and match paint to achieve desired color and texture; prime surfaces as needed.
• Fill holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, or plaster.
• Follow safety procedures and use protective equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist Maintenance team with minor plumbing, electrical, and construction tasks when required.
• Maintain and clean equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surface preparation

Finish application

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Painter performs skilled work in preparing surfaces and applying paint, varnishes, stains, and other finishes to both interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures. The role ensures that all painting work complies with safety regulations and quality standards. The Painter may also assist the Maintenance team with basic plumbing, electrical, and construction tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

• Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding, and removing old paint or finishes using manual and power tools.
• Applies paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to a wide variety of surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Mixes and matches paint to achieve desired color and texture; primes surfaces as needed.
• Fills holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate fillers such as caulk, putty, or plaster.
• Follows all safety procedures and uses protective equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assists Maintenance team with minor plumbing, electrical, and construction tasks when required.
• Maintains and cleans equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in commercial or facility painting required
• Experience with surface preparation, application methods, and basic maintenance support preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and application of finishes.
• Familiarity with tools, materials, and safety protocols for painting and basic maintenance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.