Painter (Seasonal)

Title: Painter (Seasonal) April to December 2024

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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.

paint and prepare exterior and interior surfaces…”

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 by April 19th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.