What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Bamsi?
Overview
BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.
BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Generous Time Off Package
- up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
- 11 paid holidays
- up to 2 weeks Sick Time
- Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403B plan with discretionary match
- Wellness Activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development Opportunities
*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with BAMSI colleagues to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
- Collaborate with contractors to ensure proper supplies are available, maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, tarps, etc.
- Maintain ongoing professional, timely, and accurate communication with supervisor and all stakeholders.
- Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
- Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth.
- Estimating time and material costs on painting projects.
- Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary.
- Completes daily logs of all work performed recording receipts of any associated expenditures.
- Checks FinishLinePro Facilities Work Order system before going into a program to make sure all open work orders are completed and recorded in FinishLinePro.
- Schedules work priorities with supervisor on a regular basis.
- Observes and implements appropriate safety practices while performing all duties, including driving, and follows all applicable laws, codes and standards, safety and environmental regulations and departmental and agency policies, procedures and protocols.
- Conducts work in a professional and mature manner being courteous and respectful to persons served, staff, facility management, and the public in all locations.
- Responsible for securely, carefully and appropriately maintaining tools, equipment, vehicles, furnishings and real property.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and at least one year of experience in property maintenance.
- Possession of valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to pass criminal background check (CORI).
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have the ability to regularly climb ladders, to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds and to work in outdoor environments in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must possess knowledge, experience and skill in the use of use of various hand and power tools
- Demonstrated organizational, project management and time management skills.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Frequently working alone or without close supervision, must demonstrate a strong self-directed work ethic and trustworthiness.
- Must successfully complete all BAMSI training and refresher training with required timelines.
BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.
EEO
We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.