FLSA: Non-Exempt/Overtime Eligible

Benefits: Eligible

Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence program, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Painter is responsible for prepping and painting apartments or public areas in residences as directed by their supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare walls to remove cracks, stains, and other irregularities.
• Help tenants move furniture and appliances, as needed, in order to paint.
• Protect tenants' possessions by using drop cloths and other forms of protection.
• Maintain a clean work environment during and at completion of a job. Remove debris to proper receptacles.
• Plan work for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain records and provide reports as requested by supervisor.

Competencies:

• All manufacturer's instructions must be read and followed.
• Must be able to work in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Display courteousness to residents.
• Work independently from start to finish.

Skill and Education:

• Must have knowledge of the different types of paints and their uses and make recommendations for use.
• Understand the different paints & tools of the trade for indoor or outdoor use and make recommendations.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions and requests orally or in writing.

Physical Demands:

1. Required Constantly: Walking, sitting, grasping, bending, stooping, squatting, finger dexterity and coordination of hand, eye and foot. Must be able to stand, run, climb, bend go up and down stairs and work on a ladder in performing these duties. Manufacturer’s instructions must be read and followed.
2. Required Frequently: Standing and climbing stairs; carrying equipment up to 25-50 lbs. Reaching above the shoulder.
3. Required Occasionally: May be necessary to work for periods of time at noise levels above moderate or in wet or otherwise not normal conditions.