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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as a Painter I at our Main Campus. Whether you’re 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 MSK’s 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:

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