Hospital Facility Painter en Gillette Children's

We are seeking a casual painter to join our hospital facilities team. The position offers flexibility, with a schedule of 2-3 days per week (days may vary at first, with more consistency over time). Work hours are Monday-Friday, between 7:00am-4:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm, with a preference for 8-hour days but flexibility for shifts of at least 4 hours. This role will be primarily located within our main hospital campus; however the work will span across all of our Twin Cities locations and clinics. 

The Hospital Facility Painter is responsible for performing all aspects of painting, finishing, and surface preparation to maintain the aesthetic appearance, structural integrity, and hygienic standards of the hospital environment. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic healthcare setting. The painter will work on various surfaces, including walls, ceilings, doors, frames, and other hospital equipment, ensuring a clean, safe, and professional appearance for patients, visitors, and staff.

Compensation & Benefits 

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $28.34/hour to $42.51/hour, with a median wage of $35.43/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all existing and new equipment, fixtures, furniture, and finishes.
• Ensures quality repairs to finishes, equipment and furnishings that meet Gillette standards.
• Covers surfaces with cloth plastic to ensure protection.
• Remove paint splatters when finished
• Remove fixtures such as doorknobs, pictures, lamps, and electrical switch covers prior to painting.
• Calculate the amount of materials needed and estimate cost.
• Select and buy paint from vendors.
• Moves and installs equipment and furnishings.
• Identifies deficiencies with Floor, ceilings and wall Finishes through ongoing rounding and ensures all repairs are completed
• Monitors and maintain adequate supplies and materials in an organized way. Including attic stock of all Flooring, wall covering, paint, Fixtures, and Furniture.
• Works with Environment of Care (EOC) project managers to coordinate assistance on project related tasks.
• Provides direction and oversight to Gillette contracted resources.
• Works with Gillette vendors or subcontractors across all Gillette locations, Including offsite clinics
• Coordinates between vendors and contractors to ensure repairs, installation and remodels are completed timely and accurately and minimize interruption to patient care.
• Coordinates with Regions Hospital maintenance staff as needed.
• Responsible For quality of work and drives continuous improvement of conditions of Facilities.
• Properly documents all actions taken on each work request, including time spent and materials and parts consumed.
• Assures work requests are addressed promptly and that work is performed quickly and thoroughly.
• Maintains safe driving practices while using maintenance van, including daily inspection of vehicle. Provides routine maintenance as scheduled.
• Follows quality theme: “Do it right the First time”.
• Keeps storage and workspaces clean and organized.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational training or apprenticeship in painting is preferred.
• Driver’s license, with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a painter, with at least 1-2 years in a commercial or institutional setting, preferably a healthcare environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety and Infection Control: Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to safety regulations and infection control practices, particularly in a healthcare environment (e.g., proper containment, negative pressure procedures).
• Proficient in various painting techniques (brush, roller, spray gun).
• Strong knowledge of paint types, primers, and finishes.
• Ability to accurately mix and match paint colors.
• Skilled in surface preparation, including patching, sanding, caulking, wallpaper and Acrovyn.
• Basic understanding of drywall repair and plastering.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed for critical projects or emergency repairs
• Ability to read blueprints.

Preferred

• Experience with specialized healthcare coatings (e.g., anti-microbial paints).
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations related to painting in healthcare facilities.

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.