Painter

The ChristopherLocated in the Chelsea, The Christopher offers 207 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. The Christopher also provides housing for young adults who are aging out of foster care or have experienced homelessness. Good Shepherd Services provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.PainterAt Breaking Ground, our residential buildings help to end homelessness by providing a home to formerly homeless individuals. The Painter is a part of the maintenance department that maintains the common areas and apartments of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Basic plumbing, wood-working and electrical work is required to maintain these spaces. The Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and cleaning up assignments. The Painter will provide support to the Maintenance team as needed.This position has a 35-hour work week.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Prepare, paint and clean-up of assigned areasPerform all preparation duties not limited to scraping, spackling, sanding, and tapingMaintain inventory of all paint and suppliesAssist in housekeeping and maintenance of the building when assignedPerforms other related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Three years of comparable work experienceHigh school diploma/GEDWorking with elderly, disabled and/or formerly homeless population is a plusAble to lift and move furniture and appliances in preparation for paintingAble to use and stand on a ladder, and ability to stand for many hours at a stretchBasic knowledge of computer is preferredAbility to multi-task and shift seamlessly between various responsibilities