Painter / Bartow / KS

Peace River Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center is seeking a dependable Maintenance Painter to prepare and apply paint on interior and exterior surfaces and to maintain related documentation. The role emphasizes adherence to core values, teamwork, and timely quality work.

The candidate should have a HS diploma or GED and some experience in commercial or residential painting. Training is provided, and a strong emphasis is placed on safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; GED may be granted with 3–6 month completion window.
• Some experience in commercial or residential painting preferred.
• Annual professional enhancement trainings and agency trainings required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general painting and preparatory work for upkeep of Peace River Center facilities.
• Maintain documentation related to maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with Operations team to ensure safe and appropriate environment of care.
• Adhere to dress code and demonstrate core values in daily tasks.

Skills

General painting skills

Caulking and spackling

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Air compressor

Paint sprayer

Ladders

Wall repair tools

Job description

This position performs varied tasks to prepare and apply paint to the interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and equipment. This position also requires maintaining appropriate documentation relating to the effective management of maintenance operations.

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on position related assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards.
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Perform general painting and preparatory work necessary for the upkeep of Center facilities.
• Can react to change positively, productively, and efficiently.
• Properly document time and resources used to complete assigned work orders.
• Work as an integral part of the Operations team to ensure a safe and appropriate environment of care.
• Must be able to bend, climb, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods and lift at least 30 lbs. in order to carry out the functions associated with this position.
• Must be able to establish and maintain a daily routine so as to provide appropriate operational services.
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of work-related materials and information.
• Must comply with organizational policies and procedures except those for which the employee gives notice of the need for reasonable accommodation and for which the organization can make such reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to maintain conduct and behavior consistent with the organizations core values.

Qulifications:

Education:

HS Diploma/GED required with temporary exception that may be granted with the condition that an applicant completes their GED within 3-6 months.

Experience:

Candidate should have some relevant experience in commercial or residential painting.

Certifications:

None

Training:

Candidate must complete annual professional enhancement trainings as well as complete all agency assigned trainings.

Knowledge and Skills:

• General skills relating to protecting non-painted surfaces from splatters and spills.
• General skills caulking, spackling and repairing damaged wall surfaces so as to properly prepare for the application of primer, sealer and/or paint.
• General painting skills including precision application and trimming.
• Ability to be flexible and manage time, resources, and customer services in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to work with clients with mental health disorders or special needs.
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for diversity (culturally relevant, anti-bias, and multicultural).
• Skills necessary to support and promote a professional work environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to form and sustain effective relationships with clients & team members.
• Demonstrates competency and familiarity with organizational policies and procedures relating to the environment of care.

Safety Equipment

• Universal Precautions
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation to get to work.

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Air compressor, paint sprayer, wall repair tools and materials, paint application tools, ladders.

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization

Supervisory Relationship(s)

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.