Painter

JOB SUMMARY
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PURPOSE M
aintains, repairs, and applies protective coatings to interior/exterior surfaces (e.g. walls, ceilings, furniture) to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetic environment, often using specialized antimicrobial coatings. Key duties include surface preparation (patching, sanding), color matching, and following strict infection control/safety standards to minimize disruption to patient care.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION P
lant engineering oversees maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors through the installation, preventative maintenance and repair of building and grounds infrastructure and equipment.
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS H
igh school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year experience in commercial or maintenance painting required. Experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred. Successful completion of Drivers Privileges for
SHS V
ehicles application process required.
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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ABILITIES P
roficiency in painting tools, techniques, and materials (e.g. latex, epoxy, antimicrobial coatings). Understanding of
OSHA
, accrediting agencies, and local health department regulations. Attention to detail, ability to work independently, and strong communication skills to interact with hospital staff. Color perception for color matching and blending. Ability to detect surface imperfections (less than a few feet away).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS R
arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB
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SCAFFOLDING LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
PUSH
(60 or more pounds force)
PULL
(60 or more pounds force)
SIT CLIMB
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STAIRS CLIMB
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LADDER LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY
1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
CARRY
2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT S
tatic (hold >30 sec)
SQUAT R
epetitive
KNEEL
(on knees)
CRAWL
(hands & knees)
ROTATE TRUNK S
itting
ENTER
&
EXIT VEHICLE
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MACHINERY PUSH
(40 - 60 pounds force)
PULL
(40 - 60 pounds force)
STAND WALK
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LEVEL SURFACE WALK
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INCLINE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
LIFT
(Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs
BEND FORWARD
at waist
ROTATE TRUNK S
tanding
REACH
- Upward
REACH
- Forward
PUSH
(20-40 pounds force)
PULL
(20-40 pounds force)
LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY
1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY
2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY H
ands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F
ingers
GRASP H
and/Fist
PUSH
(0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL
(0 - 20 pounds force)