Summary:
This position prepares and applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and/or protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings or other structures throughout the Zoo.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Smooth surfaces and remove old paint from surfaces by taping and bedding, sanding, sandblasting, stripping or scraping to prepare surfaces for painting or finishing
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other filler
• Paint, varnish, stain, enamel, and/or lacquer walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures of buildings using appropriate tools and techniques
• Erect scaffolding, set up ladders and/or work platforms or use an electric lift to perform work above ground level
• Mask, remove, cover, or otherwise protect furniture, hardware, trim, and other nonpainted surfaces
• Remove tools and supports and clean work area
• Utilize CMMS work order system for work scheduling, preventative maintenance programs and record keeping
• Assist where needed in inter-departmental projects and functions
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities (as appropriate to skill level and experience) as assigned
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Work modified schedule as needed and determined by management
Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience with surface preparation, associated tools and equipment, product usage and application techniques for all surfaces including but not limited to plaster, drywall, metal, wood and masonry
• Ability to operate spray equipment, various hand and power tools, and other equipment such as lifts
• Ability to read and work from manuals, blueprints, written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work irregular hours and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability
Education and/or Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two years’ experience as a painter or painter’s helper in construction or building maintenance
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Team oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather
Disclaimer
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Benefits
This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:
• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
• PTO Rollover
• PTO Sell Back
• Free Zoo Membership
• Free Guest Passes
• Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs