Painter Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

• Plasters, patches, sands, and primes a variety of walls. Mixes and applies latex, oil paint, lacquer, and varnish.
• Removes old finishes and patches chipped areas of furniture. Prepares stains as necessary to obtain the desired color. Applies a variety of finishes and specialized products to furniture, new woodwork, and paneling.
• Reads designs, matches patterns, measures and cuts wall covering material to specifications. Calculates and mixes paste to prepare the wall covering materials.
• Repairs wall sections and replaces wall with rough and smooth finish plaster.
• Computes job costs and order parts, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Cleans and performs basic maintenance of tools and other materials and properly stores these materials.
• Schedules and coordinates day-to-day activities so as not to inconvenience the patients, employees, and visitors.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Painting and Decorating.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in commercial/residential painting and/or experience working in a paint shop.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Completion of a Painter and Decorator state indentured apprenticeship program.
• Current driving record that meets Aurora fleet safety standards.
• Proficiency using paint brushes, rollers, and a spray gun.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to problem solve.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to twist, kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and reach above shoulders as needed to perform tasks. Must also have the ability to withstand constant standing/walking.
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder throughout the workday.
• Must have functional vision in order to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead.
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level.
• lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposed to mechanical, chemical and explosive hazards. Also exposed to sharp instruments.
• Will be exposed to fumes from mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, paint and varnish remover. Fans, masks, and other protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Atmosphere may contain dust, odors and fumes.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.