Facilities Painter

Position Title:Facilities Painter Supervisory Relationship :Director of Facilities Organization General Description The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side. During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025. General Job Description The Facilities Painter (FP) will service the TRP residential and commercial portfolio located in our Pilsen, Little Village and Melrose Park. The Facilities Painter will assist in day-to-day maintenance operations and complete general patch and paint maintenance work orders, service requests and execute vacant apartment “Turns” or “Make-Readies” as assigned by the Facilities Department’s Superintendent, Manager, and Supervisor to maintain the exterior and interior of TRP’s commercial and residential buildings Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities • Perform general repair and maintenance such as, but not limited to the following: • Examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary • Make on-site preparations such as , covering furniture, removing fixtures etc. • Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc. • Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster) • Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture • Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools • Apply varnish and other finishes • Calculate costs and negotiate prices in conjunction with Supervisor • Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions • Practice Renovate Right Best Practices • Basic electrical repairs such as light bulb replacement, GFCI, toggle switch and outlet replacements. • Basic carpentry repairs such as doors, door jambs, locks, cabinets, countertops, window sash, windowsills, and window screen repairs or replacements. • Participates in vacant unit turn-over process which is our “Make-Ready” program to help ensure that vacant apartments are quickly assessed, assigned, and made ready for new prospect/resident move in. • Visually inspect buildings and grounds during daily work and report anything in need of repair, replacement, or extra ordinary circumstances regarding the properties or its occupants to the Facilities Superintendent and/or Facilities Supervisor. • Maintains assigned work areas in a neat and organized fashion by routinely performing exterior and interior grounds and basic cleaning of common areas inside and out by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down of hard surfaces once work has been performed • Responds to TRP staff, partners, department heads, apartment residents and commercial tenants in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. • Abides by our computerized, Yardi, maintenance work-order program when completing work-orders and service requests. Providing detailed information on services performed and parts utilized to execute and satisfy said services. • Treats all tenants, occupants, residents, and fellow employees with the highest level of concern, care, and respect. • Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment owned by The Resurrection Project in addition to shop-stock items. • Keeps work area clean and ensures tools and equipment are in good working condition. • Maintains safe working conditions for fellow employees, tenants, occupants, and residents. • Performs duties according to Occupations Safety & Health Act (OSHA) standards. • Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expand knowledge base. • Participates in on-going training and education as assigned by Facilities Superintendent and Facilities Manager Essential Knowledge and Skills • Wears TRP provided uniforms, shirts, pants, and always maintains a professional appearance. • Assists with maintenance emergencies when necessary, such as emergency floods, snow removal, and after-hours duty/on-call schedules. • Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to a satisfactory level. • Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership. • High school diploma or GED and one year certification from a college or technical/vocational trade- school program in a related field. • Alternatively, to the above, 3 years equivalent in Facilities-Maintenance field. • Familiarity with standard equipment, tools, and basic knowledge of maintenance repair tasks. • Thorough and attentive to directives and guidance provided by immediate supervision. • Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as work-orders/service-request, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Building Automation Systems/Controls, Internet, and Email. • Must be highly motivated and demonstrate and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. • Ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. • Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license, with proof of insurance, and ability to travel within the TRP portfolio. Special Working Conditions and Demands • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required. • 24 Hour On-Call responsibilities for emergencies • This position is an essential function with the organization and requires you to be onsite for your scheduled workdays. • Access to a car, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and out of state. • Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders. • Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies. • Maintain all Painting related equipment (Brushes, Rollers, Ect.) • Must be able to climb step and extension ladders. • Subject to indoor/outdoor noise, vibration, weather, and other environmental conditions. • Lifting, carrying weights of 50 lbs., climbing, standing, crawling/kneeling, and repetitive motions. • Must comply with safety protocols and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face mask, mouth and nose covering, gloves, and back support as needed Position Classification Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Essential. An essential employee is defined as an individual who is required to report onsite to maintain the critical services and operational functions of the organization such as, but not limited to, safety, sanitation, and the essential operation of residences, buildings, and services for TRP. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Retirement plan • Tools provided • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person