Painter

Wellington International is seeking an experience Painter to join the Facilities Maintenance Department.  This position reports directly to the Director of Facilities Maintenance. 
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs other related painting and facilities maintenance duties as assigned
• Painter may work in a variety of environments, including interior and exterior areas. 
• Performs all jobs requiring painting at the facility.  
• Preparing surfaces: sanding, filling cracks, removing old paint, and washing walls. 
• Mixing paints: Matching colors and textures to meet the project’s requirements. staining, 
• Applying paint:  Applying paint, varnishes, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, furniture, and other surfaces. 
• Cleaning up:  Cleaning up painting tools and supplies. 
• Following safety rules: Adhering to workplace safety rules and regulations. 

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to work Tuesday- Sunday during peak season (December thru April). Reliable and dependable.
• Self-Motivation/Time Management: able to determine and prioritize tasks with minimal direction
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Strong communication: able to communicate effectively 
• Collaboration: able to work with various departments and personnel as necessary

        Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required, College degree is preferred
• 3+ years of experience commercial painting.

Physical Requirements:

• Considerable physical activity. 
• Must be capable of climbing and working from ladders up to 30-35 feet. 
• Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds at times.

About Wellington International:

Wellington International, formerly known as Palm Beach International Equestrian Center was founded in 2006 and has contributed to transforming Wellington, Florida, into the world’s premiere destination for equestrian enthusiasts. Wellington International is an amusement and recreational establishment doing business through several companies. Wellington International arranges seasonal events, including the Winter Equestrian Festival (“WEF”), which is held at Wellington International over 13 weeks and is the world’s largest and longest-running equestrian sports event with more than 8,000 horses and more than 300,000 spectators from 43 different countries converge on Wellington.

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