What are the responsibilities and job description for the painter position at Advocate Health?
Major Responsibilities
- 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.
- A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Painting and Decorating.
- Typically requires 5 years of experience in commercial/residential painting and/or experience working in a paint shop.
- 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.
- 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.
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