Dutch Wonderland Maintenance/Industrial Painter

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Participate in projects to paint Park attractions, signs, buildings, and structures 

• Provide expert workmanship in a timely manner to meet established deadlines 

• Prepare and paint a variety of surface types including wood, fiberglass, metal, pavement, etc.  

• Safely and efficiently use appropriate tools and materials for each painting project 

• Recommend and use the best painting materials available to achieve long-term results   

• Assist with preparing project material and labor cost estimates; order materials, when needed  

• Routinely inspect surface coatings of structures and facilities and provide recommendations to leadership for decisions related to corrosion control and painting upkeep 

• Ensure compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe and productive environment for colleagues and guests 

• Actively maintain safety and cleanliness standards in all shop and work areas 

• Assist all other Maintenance and trades team members with completing maintenance projects 

• Perform duties in other areas or departments of the park, as requested 

• All other duties and projects assigned by Maintenance or Park leadership 

Education and Experience: 

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered 

• Vocational or Trade School training is a plus 

• 3-5 years of previous painting experience highly desired; Vocational training or comparable training may be considered in lieu of experience.   

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus. 

Requirements:   

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws 

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and open to close 

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record 

• Must be safety conscious and adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required 

• Ability to interact with other team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers in a positive, professional manner 

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of equipment used in support of painting and corrosion control 

• Must be skilled in the application of specialty coatings including two-part mixtures, epoxy coatings, rubberized textured coating material, and high-traction coatings 

• Ability to utilize common painting, power, and hand tools in a safe and effective manner 

• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods of time during the day 

• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders 

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 75 pounds or more 

• Ability to work in all non-conventional areas of the property, including in confined spaces or above ground-level, on scaffolds, ladders, and manlifts 

• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools 

• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness 

• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away 

Working Conditions: 

• Frequent interaction with all outdoor and indoor areas of the park 

• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions 

• Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, vibrations, and motorized equipment 

• Subject to working at significant heights greater than 50 feet 

• Subject to prolonged exposure to dust, dirt, paint, thinners, and other chemicals