Painter (Nursing Home)

Northampton County • Nazareth, PA • 6h ago

Posting will remain online until position is filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE The Painter position is skilled painter work assigned to the Public Works department, Operations & Maintenance division. This position is assigned to the Gracedale Campus, and shall work primarily at Gracedale Nursing Home and surrounding County buildings including the 911 Emergency Management Services Building, Forensic Center, Greystone Building, and Parks facilities. The core hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. however the required schedule is subject to change.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Association Operations & Maintenance Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Prepares work areas with drop cloths and tarps as needed to minimize dust and disturbance.

Prepares surfaces for painting by spackling, sanding, and cleaning to remove dust and residue.

Applies paint, primer, stain, and other finishes to interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, partitions, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other fixtures.

Erects and disassembles scaffolding.

Cleans up tools and surrounding area during drying time and after completion.

Determines materials needed for jobs, checking against current supply. Orders and receives supplies and equipment for each job. Coordinates schedule for job performance with other building personnel and those in affected area. Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building users, visitors, or residents.

Keeps records of jobs performed, materials used, and related information. Works with contractors, inspectors, and vendors to plan for and coordinate efforts in larger alteration or repair jobs, including new construction as determined by the supervisor.

Makes repairs to paint jobs, including repainting areas with water damage or other imperfections.

Opens doors, windows, drawers, etc. which have been painted shut.

May assist other maintenance personnel with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry work as directed, and when schedule permits.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-- Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

At least three (3) years of painting experience is required; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license and must have an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in the preparation and application of various finishes to different @types of wall surfaces.

Thorough knowledge of the tools, substances, and safety precautions of the paint trade.

Skill in the use and maintenance of paint brushes, rollers, and power tools such as spray guns and painting machines.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families, and visitors, if required by work assignment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other facility staff, patients, and their visitors.

Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver into position a variety of painting tools and materials.

Abilityto read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Motorized vehicles, power and hand tools including: rollers, roller pans, ladders, sawhorses, spray guns, shop vacuums, sandblasters, and other tools required for minor painting, structural repairs and routine maintenance, personal computer, calculator, and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME) DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE PAY GRADE: RU/GR18 UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL UNIT

Updated March 2025

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