Painter - Baltimore, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

Description

Job Summary:

Performs routine and specialized painting and related tasks to maintain the condition and appearance of hospital buildings and facilities.

Primary Duties:

1. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
   
   
2. Paints trim and creates a straight dividing line between colors. Paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, lacquers, and redecorates walls, woodwork, and fixtures of buildings and facilities using appropriate tools and techniques.
   
   
3. Removes old finishes and otherwise prepares surfaces for painting, staining, varnishing, and lacquering.
   
   
4. Fills nail holes, joints, and cracks in walls with plaster or other filler. Prepares surfaces and applies wall covering, base, and protective finishes.
   
   
5. Selects premixed paint or mixes paints to achieve desired color. Applies coats of paint to exterior and interior surfaces.
   
   
6. Achieves special effects such as wood grain, marble, tile, or brick utilizing cloth, brush, sponge, fingers, or other accessories or tools.
   
   
7. Completes special projects such as signage and poster boards within scheduled time. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required, and service improvement teams.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent required.
• 3-4 years Painter experience required.