Painter

Painter

The Painter applies paints, undercoats, lacquers, finishes, etc., to walls, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces as assigned.

What you will do:

• Applies paints, undercoats, and sealers to walls and other surfaces, for purposes of decoration and preservation, by using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.
• Cleans all brushes, rollers, and other tools used at completion of day's work, cleans work area, and leaves it in a safe condition. Cleans and prepares surfaces that are to be painted. Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster).
• Performs taping jobs and repairs on sheet rock surfaces.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding as necessary.
• Refinishes desks, chairs, and other wood surfaces with lacquers and other finishes; matches the color of putty to the color of the surface if necessary.
• Selects premixed colors, or prepares paint to match a specified color by blending and mixing the proper paints and pigments.
• Spray-paints ceilings, using an airless spray gun. Cleans and performs routine maintenance on spray guns.
• Maintains supplies and materials readily available for immediate use. Adhere to all health and safety precautions and Infection Control Practices.
• Wearing a respirator may be required.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 2+ years to 3 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
• Ability to operate standard tools, instruments and equipment used on the job
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak and write English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization Knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair

Licenses and Certifications:

• CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State required.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $31.94 - $41.20 per hour