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Tufts Medicine

Painter

Tufts Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Job Profile Summary Painter

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Tufts Medicine . Focus on support services such as dietary, food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization, and transportation. Responsibilities include preparing and painting walls, ceilings, woodwork, baseboards, windows, furniture, and other items. Protect adjacent areas and maintain a neat and clean work condition. Deliver paint and supplies to job sites. May perform general maintenance duties as assigned.

Job Overview Perform various duties to prepare and paint walls, ceilings, woodwork, baseboards, windows, furniture, and other items as assigned. Keep adjacent areas and surfaces protected and work in a neat and clean condition. Receive and deliver paint and supplies to job sites from shop. May perform a variety of general maintenance duties as assigned.

Job Description Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of painting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of painting experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces to be painted by washing, scraping, patching and sanding as necessary.

Tape and finish joints of drywall and apply joint compound.

Move furniture such as desks, file cabinets, tables, beds and other items as required to perform work.

Apply prime and finish coats of paint and stain to surfaces.

Deliver paint and materials from shop to work site and return them at the end of the day.

Protect adjacent areas and equipment with drop cloths, masking tape or paper.

Paint, stain, shellac or varnish woodwork, walls, ceilings, furniture and other items of wood or metal according to specific requirements.

Make applications by brush, roller or spray gun.

Work from ladders or scaffolds as necessary.

Maintain necessary records and move materials and supplies as necessary in performance of duties.

Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervisor.

Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Follow prescribed safety rules, regulations and guidelines.

Physical Requirements

Able to visually differentiate colors.

Requires occasional to moderate concentration.

Moderate to strenuous physical effort required, such as ability to bend, crouch, climb ladders, stretch, carry ladders and staging and constant use of hands, arms, and legs with considerable time standing.

Frequent contact with paint materials and odors.

Frequent contact of hands with paint materials, paint removers and other related chemicals.

Occasional contact with hazardous conditions.

Frequent contact with employees in work areas.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.

Pay Range $20.12 - $25.15

Compensation and Benefits Tufts Medicine offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes base pay, health, financial security, and career growth support. Compensation is determined by a comprehensive approach that considers experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.

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