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SEASONAL PAINTER
Posted: 04/05/2024Title: Painter (Seasonal) April to December 2024
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:30
Classification: Full-time (Non-exempt)
Reports to: Preservation Crew Supervisor
Job Summary: The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking a Seasonal Painter to assist with the preparation and painting of the organization’s unique collection of historic properties, primarily in downtown Newport. This position will be part of a four-person Paint Crew.
Salary Range: $20.00 per hour (40 hours per week)
401(k) contribution (not a match),
Sick Leave in accordance with RI Sick and Safety Leave Act
Free on-site parking
Specific Responsibilities:
- Wash, scrape, sand and smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing or applying other related materials.
- Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Remove fixtures such as lamps and electrical switch covers prior to painting.
- Cover surfaces with drop cloths to protect during painting process.
- Operate compressors, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
- Erect various types of scaffolding, staging and ladders to reach surfaces of work area.
- Apply paints, stains, surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces and according to Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines.
- Clean, equipment, paint mixing/storage area and work area.
- Keep a clean safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school and one year of experience at a level equivalent to journeyman painter or similar work experience.
- Climb stairs and work from elevated surfaces including ladders, staging and roofs.
- Lift a maximum weight of 50 lbs. alone or larger weights in concert with others.
- Make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
- Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or holding arm and hand in one position.
- Regularly bend, stretch and kneel.
- Integrate and work effectively as a member of the team.
- Manage time both in quality job performance and in using paid time off.
- Interact professionally with tenants and outside contacts.
- Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions and also work independently.
To apply please send résumé to maeve@newportrestoration.org by April 19th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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