Patient-Centric Facility Painter

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a skilled painter to maintain the hospital environment's cleanliness and welcoming appearance. You will apply paint, finishes, and coatings to walls, ceilings, and furnishings, and prepare surfaces for wallpapering when needed.

Follow infection control guidelines, use non-toxic paints, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize disruption to patient care while delivering durable, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Skilled in painting techniques, including surface preparation, priming, and applying finishes.
• Knowledgeable about healthcare-specific requirements, including the use of non-toxic and durable paint products.
• Experienced in working in healthcare environments, understanding the importance of maintaining infection control and hygiene during painting tasks.
• Able to work efficiently and manage time to complete painting tasks without disrupting hospital services.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring that all painted surfaces are smooth, professional, and free from imperfections.
• Familiar with safety protocols, particularly in relation to hazardous chemicals or fumes that may be used in the painting process.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, collaborating with other maintenance staff as needed.
• Good written and oral skills.
• Self-starter, and self-motivated.
• Works well with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the aesthetic appeal and safety of our facilities by applying paint, finishes, and coatings to various surfaces within the facility.
• Prepares surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and priming walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
• Applies paint to hospital surfaces including patient rooms, hallways, waiting areas, and offices.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and infection control guidelines.
• Touches up and repairs paint in high-traffic areas to keep surfaces looking professional.
• Cleans painting tools and stores materials safely.
• Collaborates with hospital management to schedule tasks with minimal disruption to patient care.

Skills

Painting techniques

Healthcare painting

Infection control

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Written & oral skills

Self-starter

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a skilled painter to maintain the hospital environment's cleanliness and welcoming appearance. You will apply paint, finishes, and coatings to walls, ceilings, and furnishings, and prepare surfaces for wallpapering when needed.

Follow infection control guidelines, use non-toxic paints, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize disruption to patient care while delivering durable, high-quality results.