Job Description

The Painter, under the supervision of the Field Manager, is responsible for preparing interior and exterior surfaces for paint, finishes, and wall coverings, as well as making minor repairs to walls and trim throughout Williamsburg Landing. The Painter selects, blends, matches, and applies proper paints and colors, ensuring applicable safety standards and building codes are met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Properly estimates time and materials for turnovers/renovations and for occupied residences as well as for work done to the exterior of buildings or to common areas and offices
• Prepares surfaces properly for the type of paint, stain, or wallpaper to be used; selects proper paint for each job, based on the surface and finish characteristics
• Moves and/or covers all personal property to ensure it is properly protected; protects areas surrounding the work area; masks areas requiring protection; protects plants, floors, and carpeting
• Covers existing coatings properly with paints and/or finishes
• Paints in a professional manner; demonstrates excellent technique and ability cutting in, using spray machines or rollers
• Removes wallpaper and prepares wall for installation of new wallpaper or for painting
• Power washes assigned areas; uses protective equipment and protects surrounding area, including plants and furniture; determines and uses correct solution and pressure
• Keeps work site clean; ensures complete clean-up of work area at end of each workday
• Selects proper tools and equipment for each job
• Maintains appropriate inventory of tools, materials, and equipment on the paint truck; requests additional materials on an as-needed basis; maintains inventory of tools, and equipment in good working order; ensures waste is kept to a minimum
• Polices buildings regularly, identifies improperly operating equipment or components, and informs managers as appropriate, including problems concerning the upkeep of the buildings
• Ensures that a task is completed and that the resident knows the status of repairs to their residences; respects residents' surroundings and works in a clean, neat and workman-like fashion
• Completes work order forms; maintains contact with Facilities Management office and supervisor for reassignment to jobs throughout the workday
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary and fulfills assigned role in fire drills and for snow removal
• Evaluates work processes and methods; submits recommendations for continuous quality improvement
• Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees
• Assumes on-call responsibility as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or equivalent; a minimum of two (2) years' experience in residential and commercial carpentry and painting; valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of pertinent building codes and safety requirements; knowledge of tools and equipment used for staining, painting, and wallpapering; knowledge of types of paint and finishes and all preparations; demonstrated ability in taping, spackling, applying joint compound, and installing wall coverings in addition to applying paint or finishes by brush, roller, or spray; ability to maintain proper inventories of paints, painting supplies, and equipment with little or no supervision; ability to work safely on ladders and scaffolds up to three stories; ability to communicate effectively with senior adults experiencing differing levels of physical and cognitive challenges; ability to use hand-held communication equipment effectively and responsibly; ability to exercise sound professional judgment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Ability to sustain hard work including, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, crawling and other physical labor for extended periods of time; ability to work overhead from ladders for sustained periods of time; ability to work at heights; ability to regularly and safely lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to take calls and work odd hours, weekends, and holidays as required.

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