Painter-Carpenter

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation seeks a skilled painter to perform painting, wallpaper installation, and related tasks per blueprints and specifications. The role requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to work with a team in a healthcare environment.

With a minimum of three years in commercial painting, you will handle heavy duty prep, maintenance tasks, and operate painting tools. A valid driver's license is required to access job sites and coordinate with facilities staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years' commercial painting experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
• Completes Preventive Maintenance inspections.
• Uses judgment and initiative when performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Paint mixing and application

Interpersonal skills

OSHA safety awareness

Ability to work with minimal-supervis

Reading drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wallpaper installation tools

Striping machine operation

Paint tools and equipment

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job paints, hangs paper, and follows blue prints, color charts and/or schematics of design using the correct tools of the trade. 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - 3 years' commercial painting experience

Certifications

Required - Valid driver's license

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge and experience in the area of paint mixture and application as specified to assure good bonding between unfinished and finished products.
• Ability to install wallpaper, vinyl or other materials to walls using specifications by the manufacturer and by using correct tools to accomplish the job.
• Positive interpersonal skills; ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to work and experience working under minimal supervision.
• Ability to and experience reading, writing, drawing, measuring and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge to safely operate all tools and equipment according to OSHA and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Ability to and experience handling mental and physical stress and pressures to complete all jobs, including emergencies which could result in contact with patients, guests, family members and staff.

Job Duties

• Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
• Completes Preventive Maintenance inspections.
• Utilizes effective judgment and initiative when performing job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Must be capable with pull force to start a striping machine and may be subject to extended work hours and being called in on emergency basis.

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