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Painter

West Point, NY, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 22, 2026

Job description

General Summary Apply paints and various coatings to all types of surfaces. Detach and reattach wall-mounted pictures, equipment, and devices. Perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities involving building systems, fixtures, equipment, and facility infrastructure. Utilize general maintenance skills across multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, and painting, to support the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Work Schedule - 3rd Shift Position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Improves and maintains the overall interior appearance by painting and redecorating walls, woodwork, and fixtures. Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint required for different applications. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old finish or by placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices; applies paint with a spray gun or brush.

May mix colors, oils, white lead, and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency. In general, the work of the maintenance painter requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of the work areas, including the workshop.

Repairs drywall. Assists others as part of the maintenance team to perform other duties assigned according to personal qualifications. Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to building structures, fixtures, equipment, and facility systems, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components within the scope of qualifications.

Conducts routine inspections of facility areas to identify maintenance deficiencies, safety hazards, and repair needs. Performs preventive maintenance tasks, including inspecting, adjusting, lubricating, and replacing minor components to maintain equipment and building functionality. Performs minor plumbing repairs, including replacing faucets, repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and maintaining plumbing fixtures.

Performs minor electrical maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, fixtures, switches, and other components as permitted by applicable regulations and qualifications. Completes general carpentry repairs, including repairing doors, locks, hinges, cabinets, ceilings, flooring, and other building components. Uses hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively to complete assigned work orders.

Documents maintenance activities, work orders, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks in the Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Responds to routine maintenance requests and assists with troubleshooting facility-related issues to minimize operational disruptions. Follows established safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and facility maintenance standards when performing assigned duties.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare facilities. Candidate must possess both General Maintenance Worker (GMW) and Painter skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Possess a broad knowledge of facility operations and maintenance. Experience with a Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.

OSHA-10, OSHA-30, or Haz Work desired. Working knowledge of general building maintenance practices, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repairs, and painting. Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on building fixtures, equipment, and facility components. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and the proper use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Ability to read and interpret basic maintenance instructions, work orders, equipment manuals, and safety procedures. Ability to prioritize maintenance requests and complete assigned tasks independently or as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team. Work Environment Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.

Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc. Disclaimer CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The rate for this position is $34.

28 + shift differential. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements. This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately.

The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job. THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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