Building Operations - Painter

JLL•Detroit, MI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves: The Painter supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes at the facility. Repairs, protects, and beautifies various interior and exterior surfaces in client facility. Providing painting and minor carpentry work. Assists others on facilities team or third-party vendors in maintenance and repair efforts, as well as independently performing defined tasks. Due to the nature of the client's business, the job will routinely require work to be completed on nights and weekends. What your day will look like: Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects Assembling scaffolding as required Covering trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them Mixing and matching paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paintbrushes, rollers, and tarps Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds, or blowtorches Estimating time and material costs on painting projects Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary Following safeguards, rules, and regulations

Requirements

Experience in commercial/industrial painting field
Good color vision and aesthetic instincts
Attention to detail
Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity
Familiarity with painting tools and materials
Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule
Customer service skills, if working with clients
Collaboration and teamwork if they work on a crew
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
Assembling scaffolding as required
Covering trim, floors, furniture, and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes
Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth
Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them
Mixing and matching paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications
Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers
Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paintbrushes, rollers, and tarps
Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds, or blowtorches
Estimating time and material costs on painting projects
Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids
Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e.g., doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary
Following safeguards, rules, and regulations