Senior Painter

Hiring Preference : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment.

It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order : 1) Kalispel Tribal Members;

2) Spouses of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment : Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Drug Testing : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.

Background Investigation : All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Kalispel Hospitality

It is our expectation that anyone who works for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians lives by and operates out of the following behaviors and beliefs :

CORE PURPOSE

We Make People Feel Special. Deliver Kalispel hospitality, find a path to YES, and provide a warm smile and greeting.

CORE VALUES

We Take Pride In Everything We Do. Proudly represent the Kalispel Tribe, anticipate guest needs, and take ownership and put others first.

Everyone is Welcome Here. Respect and honor all guests, use sincere thank you and goodbye, and use guest name whenever possible.

We Choose Excellence Every Day. Help each other achieve greatness, be genuine, attentive, and flexible, and know the property and amenities.

Summary of Functions

The Senior Painter is an expert in all areas related to interior and exterior painting. The Senior Painter has a comprehensive understanding and expert knowledge of commonly used concepts and best practices under minimum or no supervision to perform their job duties for small and large projects as it relates to new construction, renovations, repair and preventive maintenance to all Kalispel Tribe properties.

In addition, a Senior Painter may mentor other less experienced Painters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Insure quality meets all KDEV standards.
• Extensive knowledge on preparation techniques, adhesive and application techniques that are most appropriate for a given material and work surface.
• Protects surfaces, trimmings, fixtures, windows, etc. through the completion of the painting project.
• Prepares, primes, sands, seals, patches and paints interior or exterior surface utilizing all types of painting materials such as latex, lacquer, varnish, enamel, epoxy, water-proofing and heat resistant finishes.
• Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint.
• Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces.
• Providing decorative and faux finishes per the contract documents.
• Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes.
• Selecting and purchasing paint, brushes, and other supplies from approved vendors.
• Always responsible for clean-up of the project site and putting tools and equipment back in its proper place as well as cleaning and maintaining all painting equipment and tools.
• Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment including brushes, rollers and sprays.
• Experience in reading and analyzing blueprints, specifications, and finish schedules.
• Estimates time and materials as required for new projects and maintaining existing buildings.
• Places orders of all associated materials and equipment needed for the project.
• Deliver and pick up parts, equipment and supplies from storage and vendors.
• Ability to work with no supervision and direct other painters as needed.
• Schedule all painting activities thru Construction Project Superintendent.
• Ability to complete work per project schedule as well as meet tight deadlines.
• Prepares job and work surface by carefully and safely setting-up materials at the project site, which could include setting up ladders or erecting scaffolding safely to perform tasks above ground level.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and application techniques common to the painting trade.
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application and disposal.
• Knowledge of stains, lacquers and wood types.
• Knowledge of blending wood grains and wood patterns.
• Knowledge of painting and staining furniture.
• Available and willing to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for Business Levels
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.
• May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
• Ensures that highest possible standards of guest satisfaction and Team Member relations are maintained and carried out in a fair and equitable manner conducive to that goal.
• This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned
• Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- State of Washington Gaming Compact, Internal Controls, NIGC Regulations and KDEV Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to KDEV core values and ability to demonstrate and lead team in practicing Core Values.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education / Experience

• One-year certificate from college or technical school.
• 15+ years of commercial, industrial, facilities or residential painting experience.
• 5+ years as a painter with the Kalispel Tribe or at the discretion of the Director of Projects & Construction Management and Construction Project Superintendent.

Skills

• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software (COGZ).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public department heads, associates and the public.
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure situations.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Valid Driver’s License (Must be in possession while operating a Tribal Vehicle).
• Certification is required to operate a forklift.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and / or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.
• Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
• Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally requires standing and / or sitting for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and / or hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and / or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.