PAINTER IN ENGINEERING & PLANT OPS FULL TIME DAYS 25000

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a skilled Painter to join our facilities team. The position involves surface prep, painting, sealing, repairs, debris removal, and maintaining safety standards while delivering quality workmanship in a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years painting experience with contractors, ability to follow instructions, and good communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Trade school preferred.
• 3 years’ experience working with painting contractors including paper hanging and painting background.

Responsibilities

• Select proper tools and equipment for painting tasks.
• Prepare surfaces and patch as needed.
• Apply paints, finishes, and textures; simulate finishes as required.
• Repair and maintain spray/roller equipment.
• Maintain records and assist with material requisitions.
• Provide safe operation of equipment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Verbal instructions

Tool selection

Communication skills

English proficiency

Experience with painting contractors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Painting equipment

Job description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Painter.

Job Duties

Select proper tools and equipment including drop cloths, rags, ladders, scaffolds, brushes, rollers, spray guns, tape, masonry, cleaning materials and paint.

Select premixed paints or prepares paint to match specific colors by blending and mixing required proportions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances.

Transports material and equipment to the job site or arranges for transport of heavy or bulky items.

Prepares the site by covering furniture, equipment and floors with drop cloths and masking doors, windows, and other trim where required.

Prepares surfaces including cleaning, minor repair, and patching of metals, wood, masonry, and polishing of finished surfaces and glazing as necessary.

Makes minor repairs to spray and roller equipment, simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.

Recommend substitute materials or colors to improve or expedite work.

Requisitions, receives material and equipment, and maintains simple records and time reports.

Operates sandblasting equipment and other job-related tools.

Cuts stencil and stencil surfaces with lettering and decorations.
Paints signs on such surfaces as cloths, bulletin boards, walls, doors, equipment, etc.

Installs wall papering and other synthetic material.

Refinishes furniture and fixtures.

Does freehand highlighting, shading, and countershading, and apply stipple and glaze finishes.

Removes, repairs and installs ceramic, masonry tile floors, walls and ceilings.

Tapes and spackles drywall in preparation for painting. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster and other filler.

Exhibits general knowledge of brick and stone masonry construction, repair using mortar mixes, plastering, and concrete method.

Has the ability to perform masonry and plastering that are structurally correct and have a good appearance

Has the ability to perform repairs to fire and smoke penetration repairs with the correct UL approved material and methods.

Performs minor repairs/services in different trades including fire and smoke penetration repairs, as requested.

Performs snow/ice removal as requested.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications
Ability to follow verbal instructions.
Ability to select and use appropriate tools to repair and adapt as necessary.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
3 years’ experience working with painting contractors including paper hanging and painting background.

Education
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Trade school preferred.
Job Setting/Physical Demands
Able to use hand tools and equipment necessary to perform tasks.
Potential of exposure to various contaminants.
Protective gear worn face masks, goggles, work gloves.
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking.
Pushes, pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$26.05/ Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Diploma/GED.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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