Commercial, Industrial, Equipment Painter - Birmingham, AL, United States - Birmingham Jefferson Co

Description

For over 50 years, the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has served as a premier entertainment destination attracting a broad array of events across a diverse collection of venues.

Centrally located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama's Uptown Entertainment District, the BJCC campus includes Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Protective Stadium, BJCC Concert Hall, over 220,000 square feet of meeting & exhibition space, and City Walk BHAM, a 31-acre public outdoor space with a dog park, pickleball courts, skate park and much more.

The Facility Painter performs a variety of commercial painting tasks. Responsible for the application of paint to various surfaces with brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Demonstrates understanding and full performance ability in each of the following.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of all tools of the trade for commercial painting.

Exceptional ability to accomplish the full range of paining techniques and procedures for performing job duties and preventive maintenance on structures and equipment within the facility including application, removal, and replacement of interior wall covering, paint, etc.

Ability to prepare surfaces of equipment, interior and exterior walls and railing by using sandpaper, scrapers, and sanding machines.

Demonstrate ability to safely erect and use scaffolding.
Proficient in painting window frames and makes minor repairs to windows.
Performs preventative, diagnostic and corrective painting maintenance of facilities through a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)

Demonstrates ability to work as a team and address issues and complaints as a part of the group decision-making process.

Assist with facility inspections and make recommendations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The environment is mainly indoors, however position may be required to work outdoors and exposed to the elements (heat, rain, etc.).

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, heights, machines, fumes, irritant chemicals. Ability to lift up to 50-pound items with or without assistance, while maintaining good balance.

Must be flexible enough to reach above shoulder level and be able to push and pull for extended periods of time.

The ability to work for extended periods of time from ladders and high scaffolding required.

This is a full-time position; hours of work must be flexible and varied to meet the demands of the events of the facility.

Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours including day, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a commercial painter or a similar position
Trade or technical school training in related discipline preferred.
Knowledgeable of the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in commercial painting.
Knowledgeable of painting techniques, paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, solvents, and other materials used.
Knowledgeable of methods of preparing surfaces for painting or other finishing.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, operational manuals, and equipment service manuals.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades and of necessary safety precautions.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to use and care for general maintenance tools and equipment.
Basic computer skills preferred.

43 Hourly Wage