Painter I

About the Role

Does varied tasks involved in performing general and specialized (decorative) painting work, including surface preparation, mixing, matching and applying paints, varnishes, stains and other materials and in painting, repainting and varnishing the interior and exterior of buildings and their furnishings by the brush, roller, spray or other assigned method of application.

Installs murals, special fabrics, and vinyl wall coverings. Assists with job planning and layouts.

 What You’ll Do   

• Washes walls and woodwork, scrapes old and loose paint from varied types of surfaces, applies putty to holes needing to be filled, patches and plasters walls where needed; uses primers and sealers, sizes reinforcing oils, paint removers, spackling compounds, binders, thinners, solvents and driers.
• Prior to the painting process, mixes paints to the proper consistency; matches colors, and as needed, adds coloring; uses enamels, oil paints, water‐based paints, lacquers, shellac, varnishes, and stains.
• Using the brush, roller, spray or other assigned method of application, paints wood, metal, brick and cement walls, floors, and ceilings and the interior and exterior of buildings.
• Using the brush, roller, spray or other assigned method of application, paints and repaints pipes, radiators, and other types of iron works.
• Does needed work prior to the painting and repainting of tin roofs and varied types of fan equipment and machinery and when so required, operates related painting equipment

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge, plus (5) years of comprehensive experience in work involving the painting and repairing of the interior and exterior of buildings and structures. 

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is TT2800: Probationary Rate: $40.69 - Job Rate: $41.19 - Two (2) Year Rate: $42.42 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.