Painter (Painter/Decorator)

• Must work in co-operation with all other staff to produce a harmonious working relationship throughout PMH.

• Participates in various meetings and committees as required.

• Keeps the person you report to, apprised of all pertinent information regarding the functions within the Department.

• Orders related materials and parts as required.

• Prepares estimates of time and materials for specific projects as required.

• May occasionally supervise other categories or lesser-qualified maintenance personnel.

• May work independently or assist in the installation and repair of building services, building service equipment and various hospital equipment.

• Participates in new construction and commissioning as required.

• Performs all required aspects of preventive maintenance.

• Responds to emergency calls such as fire alarms, etc. as directed.

• Informs the person you report to, when repair materials are low or when various building and equipment repairs are required.

• Ensures that equipment, tools, materials, etc. are properly maintained and ensures economic use of the same.

• Uses a full array of various hand and power tools.

• Maintains work and equipment areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

• Performs other maintenance duties as required, not exceeding skills and capabilities.

• Notifies person you report to, when additional help is required.

• Performs required duties on PMH rental housing.

• Ensures that consideration is given to patients and staff by notifying them when services are to be interrupted, when work is to be done and when work has been completed.

• Position may require heavy lifting, bending and working in elevated areas utilizing scaffolding, etc. and working in confined spaces and enclosures.

• Paints a variety of surfaces (interior and exterior), walls, furniture, equipment, etc.

• Mixes or blends a variety of paint and varnishes to achieve desired results such as colour, consistency, etc.

• Repairs, maintains a variety of surfaces such as gyro, plaster, wallpaper, tile, etc.

• Constructs various types of signage.

• Performs various types of flooring repairs or installations such as tile, carpet, epoxy, etc.

• May direct the functions of the Painters on staff.

• All of the above must be carried out with PMH and Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as related codes.

• Other duties as assigned.

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