Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Painter applies paint, varnish and other finishes or wall coverings to decorate and protect interior and exterior building surfaces at all MHM/MHS facilities in Memphis. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Painter applies paint, varnish and other finishes or wall coverings to decorate and protect interior and exterior building surfaces at all MHM/MHS facilities in Memphis. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Receives and prioritizes work orders and creates materials list.
• Applies specified finishing products to surfaces in a timely and quality manner.
• Prepares different surfaces for painting, finishing techniques, materials, and cleans and repairs tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills promoting a positive work environment and contributes to the overall team effort.
• Understands and applies all policies, procedures and standards.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and visibly leads other Associates in supporting a strong safety culture.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Class D Driver License -Tennessee - Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class D Driver's License - Arkansas - Arkansas Motor Vehicle
• Preferred - Class R Driver's License - Mississippi - Mississippi Motor Vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculations as would be required through the completion of high school.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers and the ability to read and follow instructions as would be required through the completion of high school.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Knowledge of proper materials and equipment required for preparation of surfaces and application of painting techniques.
• Must be able to pass a DOT background check based on work facility.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may occasionally assign duties to an O&M Generalist or O&M Technician or demonstrate various job responsibilities to other Associates.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.