Painter-Carpenter

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a skilled painting professional. This role paints, hangs wallpaper, and follows design blueprints, utilizing proper tools and safety practices.

A high school diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of commercial painting experience and a valid driver’s license are required. Responsibilities include repairs, preventive maintenance, and following established policies while working with a diverse medical team.

Qualifications

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required - 3 years' commercial painting experience.
• Required - Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of paint mixtures and proper application techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Paint mixing

Wallpaper install

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Must have good hearing and vision correctable to 20/20 without color blindness.

With assistance, must be able to move approximately a 412 pound mineral spirits drum onto a drum cradle.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.