Seasonal Painter

Title:  Painter (Seasonal) April to December 2024

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:30

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.
• 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 to maeve@newportrestoration.org by April 19^th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.