Painter Mechanic (Temporary)

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York is seeking a skilled Painter Mechanic to maintain and renew surfaces across hospital facilities. The role emphasizes preparing, patching and finishing wood, plaster, drywall, metal, and concrete using industry best practices.

You will work on interior and exterior projects, install scaffolding, apply finishes, hang wallpaper, caulk and seal, and ensure safety standards. A HS diploma and about five years of painting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Approximately five years painting experience; trade school reduces requirement to four years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs preventative maintenance painting on interior and exterior surfaces.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer and finishes surfaces.
• Erects scaffolding or ladders and follows safety procedures.
• Hangs wallpaper and caulks; performs plaster and masonry work as needed.
• Inspects sites, transports materials, and keeps the work area orderly.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Painter Mechanic. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for preparing, patching, finishing and maintaining all surfaces (wood, plaster, drywall, steel, concrete, brick, etc.) by recognized procedures and techniques of the painting trade.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains and performs preventative maintenance painting on buildings interior and exterior. Supports of public areas and maintenance programs. Repairs all public areas such as (corridors, bathrooms, lobby, etc). Periodically inspects roofs for repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. Smoothes surfaces using sand paper, removes old paint from in order to prepare surfaces using chemical substances and mechanical tools. Selects premixed paints, or mixes customized colors using formulas and mixing devices. Paints surfaces using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers and create decorating effects using different tools and techniques. Repairs holes and services using proper filler or material. Stains and varnishes natural wood products as requested by hospital staff.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level. Follows and approves safety procedures.
• Hangs wallpaper and fabrics and plaster walls. Hangs different types of wallpapers using corresponding adhesive. Measures existing wall papers, texture and color in order to restore wall covering or wall finches destroyed by construction or repairs.
• Performs lettering, waterproofing of the walls, slabs and caulking. General masonry work repairs, minor roof repairs, (Leak stops). Water proofs masonry and concrete elements for buildings such as wall columns and floors. Performs painting and kaulking of exterior and interior surfaces. Performs repairs of masonry and concrete structures. Repairs different types of roofing systems.
• Works Activities. Participates on inspecting work sites to determine procedure, material and equipment needed to complete work assignment as professionally and quickly as possible. Transports materials, tools, and equipment to the work site as needed. Requests material, tools, and equipment as needed from foreman and stockroom. Protects public in working areas from bodily harm at all times. Protects equipment and tools from damage. Reports competition of assignments of task to the foreman. Keeps the work area neat at all times. Follows safety procedures and requirements as requested by the Department and Institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Minimum of five year experience. Trade or vocational school graduation shall reduce the above years of experience requirement to four years.

Preferred Qualifications:

None.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $108,617.03 - $108,617.03 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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