Painter I Main Campus (Day shift)

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized compassionate expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent diagnose and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join one of the nations leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as a Painter I at our Main Campus. Whether youre looking for stability phenomenal benefits or an opportunity to apply your trade skills in a healthcare environment this role offers all three.

Service is at the heart of what we do and our Facilities team plays a meaningful role in maintaining a safe clean and welcoming environment for our patients visitors and staff. Apply now to join our team as a Painter I and use your skills to help support MSKs healing environment!

Role overview:

• Perform routine and specialized painting and related work to maintain the condition and appearance of MSK buildings and facilities.
• Assess each assignment and identify the equipment tools supplies and materials needed to complete the work.
• Prepare surfaces and work areas by removing old finishes smoothing surfaces and repairing holes scratches and other imperfections.
• Tape and sand gypsum board to prepare surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Apply paint varnish stain enamel lacquer wallpaper and decorative finishes to walls woodwork floors fixtures and furniture.
• Select premixed paint or mix paint to achieve the appropriate color and finish.
• Assist with tiling masonry demolition and other related assignments as needed.
• Respond to customer questions and requests with courtesy integrity and a strong service-oriented approach.
• Maintain a clean organized and secure work environment.
• Ensure tools equipment supplies and materials are used accurately and maintained in good condition.
• Follow all institutional departmental and regulatory safety requirements.
• Participate as a member of the Fire Brigade when required.
• Document time worked work-order status and supplies needed for each assignment.
• Provide support and coverage for additional departmental needs as assigned.

Key qualifications:

• Sufficient painting and trade knowledge to complete routine and non-routine assignments with minimal direction.
• Experience with surface preparation painting finishing and related repair work.
• Ability to read write and communicate optimally in English.
• Ability to understand basic trade diagrams.

Core skills:

• Strong attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality work.
• Professional and courteous customer service.
• Effective organization teamwork and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and accurately use tools materials and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Flexibility to adjust the work schedule based on institutional and departmental needs.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Ave Main Campus
• Schedule: Full-Time 7am to 3pm. Weekends and overnights as needed. Must be flexible
• Report to Manager Painters

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Closing:

At MSK we believe in fair competitive pay that reflects your job experience and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race color gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age religion creed disability veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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