Painter

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality Corporation is seeking a skilled Painter responsible for preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces. The position demands excellent attention to detail, safety compliance, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Ideal candidates will have a strong skill set and a background in various painting techniques.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a painter with completed projects needed.
• Ability to operate painting equipment safely and effectively.
• Good communication skills to work with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and filling cracks.
• Apply finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal apprenticeship program

Tools

Painting equipment

Job description

Overview

Thompson Hospitality is a prominent restaurant, food service and facilities management company in the United States. Founded in 1992 by Warren M. Thompson, the company has its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. It initially started as a food service provider and has since expanded its services to include facilities management and support services for various industries, including education, corporate, healthcare, and more.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long TermDisability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

Job Summary:

The Painter will be responsible for preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, and other structures. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to achieve high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Surface Preparation:
• Clean, sand, scrape, and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with appropriate materials.
• Apply primers or sealers to surfaces as needed.
• Painting and Finishing:
• Apply paint, varnish, lacquer, or other finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Mix and match paints to achieve desired colors and textures.
• Apply specialty finishes, such as faux finishes or murals, as required.
• Equipment and Tool Maintenance:
• Operate and maintain painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, and power washers.
• Clean and store tools and equipment properly after use.
• Safety and Compliance:

• Follow safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Work Area Maintenance:
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Remove or cover furniture and fixtures to protect them from paint splatters.
• Dispose of waste materials properly.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or vocational training in painting is preferred.
• Experience:
• Proven experience as a painter, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Experience with various painting techniques and materials.
• Skills:
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and clients.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to operate painting equipment safely and effectively.

Work Environment:

• The role primarily involves working within facility interiors, including offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• The candidate must be comfortable with exposure to painting chemicals and the physical demands of painting work.
• This role may require climbing stairs and ladders or working from a lift platform.
• This is an essential position which may require work during inclement weather, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to operate painting equipment, such as rollers, brushes, spray rigs, etc.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As afast growingcompany, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose
  • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.