Painter, Environmental Services, Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks a per diem Painter for Northwest Community Hospital. This evening shift role involves painting, wallpapering and minor repairs in patient areas, with emphasis on safety and cleanliness.

You will prepare surfaces, select non toxic latex paints, patch and touch up as needed, and maintain an organized work area. Prior painting experience and body mechanics knowledge are preferred for efficient patient-care environments.

Qualifications

• Two years painting experience with different techniques.
• Knowledge of wallpaper hanging/removal is preferred.
• Strong body mechanics and ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Patches, repairs, and paints surfaces within the hospital, including patient areas.
• Prepare surfaces for painting (sanding, removing fasteners, washing).
• Maintain a clean and organized paint storage area and order supplies as needed.
• Hangs wallpaper using proper techniques and performs minor repairs as required.

Skills

Painting techniques

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

*Position: Painter

*Location: Northwest Community Hospital

*Per Diem, as needed

*Hours: Evenings, 3pm - 11:30pm, rotating weekends

What you will do:

Reporting to the Environmental Services Director/Operations Manager, performs general painting, wallpapering and minor repairs throughout the hospital.

*Patches, repairs, and paints all types of surfaces within the hospital. Repaints entire areas or touches up as necessary.

*Properly prepares surfaces for painting, e.g. spackling and sanding, removing fasteners and electrical plates and washing surface areas.

*Thoroughly cleans area when work is completed; vacuums dust, removes trim tape, and resets furniture and equipment.

*Repairs minor damages to walls. Sends work order to the Maintenance Coordinator when damage is significant or a leak exists.

*Maintains a clean and orderly paint storage area.

*Orders proper paint (colors and type) and painting supplies. Uses only nontoxic latex paints in patient areas.

*Obtains Director's approval before using enamels, oil base, epoxy paints, paint thinners and combustible or flammable products in designated areas. Stores all combustible/flammable supplies in explosion proof cabinet.

*Hangs wallpaper using proper techniques. Accurately measures surface; properly prepares the surface prior to wallpapering.

*Repairs or replaces building architectural finishes such as ceiling and floor tile, doors, woodwork, hardware, etc. Tears down old construction and relocates cabinets and shelving.

*Repairs equipment and other items requiring simple maintenance such as furniture, wheelchairs, carts and assists other maintenance workers in general repair work as necessary.

What you will need:

*Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

*Experience: Two years painting experience utilizing different techniques and experience hanging/removing wallpaper preferred.

*Preferred Skills: Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.