Summary/Objective

The Lead Painter is a working leadership position and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating painting projects, ensuring the timely and high-quality completion of tasks,

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is actively involved in the day-to-day tasks and operations of the team. This role involves demonstrating advanced painting skills while providing leadership to a team of painters.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding and full performance ability in each of the following:

• Plan and organize painting projects, taking into consideration the scope of work, materials needed, and project timelines.
• Coordinate with the Facility Manager and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project specifications.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of painters, including task assignment, training, and performance management.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Encourage skill development, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Manage and track inventory of painting supplies, ensuring an adequate stock is maintained.
• Conduct inspections to ensure the quality and craftsmanship of completed work.
• Collaborate with the Facility Manager and/or Human Resources to implement required corrective measures.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure that all team members adhere to safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Facility Manager to communicate project updates.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all tools of the trade for commercial painting.
• Exceptional ability to accomplish the full range of paining techniques and procedures for performing job duties and preventive maintenance on structures and equipment within the facility including application, removal, and replacement of interior wall covering, paint, etc.
• Ability to prepare surfaces of equipment, interior and exterior walls and railing by using sandpaper, scrapers, and sanding machines.
• Proficient in painting window frames and makes minor repairs to windows.
• Performs preventative, diagnostic and corrective painting maintenance of facilities through a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Cleaning equipment, storage rooms, and tool rooms.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team and address issues and complaints as a part of the group decision-making process.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and interact in a tactful and professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team and address issues and complaints as a part of the group decision-making process.
• Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines.
• Must maintain a safe and organized workspace.
• Must ensure tools are maintained, clean, and organized.
• Assist with facility inspections and make recommendations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.