Facility Technician I - Painter (WRMC)

Facility Technician I - Painter for Will Rogers Memorial Center:

Trail Drive Management Corporation Properties:

Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC) is a not-for-profit venue management company in Fort Worth, Texas. TDMC manages all aspects of venue management, including but not limited to event booking, event management, marketing, IT, technical services, food & beverage, parking, security, housekeeping, changeover, maintenance, and more. TDMC manages several venues in Fort Worth, TX.

Job Summary:

Trail Drive Management Corp (TDMC) is looking for a full-time Painter to support our Will Rogers Memorial Center operation. The full-time Painter would perform general building interior & exterior painting, surface repairs and modifications. The painting work must be performed in a professional manner, with constant attention to details and a high level of quality in a timely manner. This position would be working in a multi-purpose facility, providing a safe, well-maintained building environment for clients, guests, and arena staff.

This position will be 100% on-site.

Essential Job Functions:

• The primary duty of the full-time Painter is to maintain, repair, replace, re-paint sheetrock walls and ceilings, wood trim, wainscoting, cabinets, doors and door frames in the Arena and adjacent parking facilities as needed to keep the Facilities in a “like new” condition.
• Have the ability and skill to repair damaged painted & stained wood trim, wainscoting, cove molding, chair rails, etc. by replacing, repairing and/or refinishing wood surfaces as needed, to make it “like new” again, using wood refinishing technics with hand and power tools.
• Have the ability and skill to repair sheetrock walls & ceilings, by replacing damaged sheetrock, then taping, bedding, floating the wall & ceiling surfaces to the original texture and repainting as needed.
• Have the ability and skill to perform various painting tasks, including applying primer and finish coats on interior and exterior surfaces, such as walls, ceilings, and woodwork to make it “like new” again using brushes, paint rollers or spray guns.
• The ability to fill cracks, holes, and open joints in various wall surfaces and wood trim with caulk, putty, wall mud, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Ability to design/build various wood items with various woodworking shop tools/equipment such as table, miter, jig and circular saws, routers, sanders, and other woodworking equipment.
• Will be required to cover surfaces with drop clothes, masking tape, plastic and/or plastic to protect surrounding surfaces during all painting, staining and refinishing processes.
• Ability to perform repairs and refinish work from scaffolding, ladders, boom lifts and scissor lifts at various heights using the appropriate fall protection gear as required. These areas could include, but are not limited to, the exterior of the Arena, interior ceilings up to 65’ high and catwalks suspended 165’ from the arena floor.
• Ability to read and comprehend building plans, sketches, and shop drawings for woodwork design and fabrication.
• Ability to keep the required paint, refinishing materials and tools in stock to perform regular work repair requests.
• Ability to abide by and follow OSHA, NFPA and other safety codes as well as comply and adhere to hazardous materials standards and codes with the goal of ensuring a consistently safe working environment while working on property.
• Ability to assist the Operations department with setup and reconfiguration of the Arena Bowl seating systems prior to and after the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo as required.
• This position must be able to work a flexible work week schedule with a minimum of 40 hours per week. This schedule could include evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the Arena events and scheduled by the Director of Engineering and the Assistant Chief Engineer.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain an all-inclusive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school graduate or GED required.
• A trade school attendee or graduate with specialized training in a building related field, such as Building Trades, construction or other trade preferred.

• 3+ years’ experience as a carpenter / painter in any of the commercial building trades or have work experience that would exhibit commercial building maintenance/repairing abilities.
• Willingness to learn all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, safety precautions, and emergency procedures related to facility management.
• Must have a state of Texas motor vehicle license.
• Willingness to learn and operate a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Willingness to work outside as required, being exposed to adverse weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to stand for extended/ long periods of time.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as business is called for.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Provide Superior customer service experience.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external parties.

Working Conditions:

• Employees will work in both indoor shop and outdoor environments with fluctuating temperatures and varying weather conditions.
• Employees must have the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. As business or emergency situations require, employees may occasionally assist in moving items weighing 100 pounds or more with appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Employees may occasionally work around animals typically found in a fair, livestock, 4-H, or FFA environment (horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs, etc.).
• Employees may spend portions of the day using computers, tablets, and other office equipment to complete work orders and documentation.
• Employees will regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work underneath vehicles and equipment throughout the workday.
• Employees may be exposed to moving vehicles, heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, rotating machinery, elevated work areas, and compressed air systems.
• Employees will be exposed to petroleum products, lubricants, cleaning chemicals, battery acid, and other hazardous materials while following established safety procedures.
• Employees will regularly use power tools, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment.
• Employees will be exposed to high noise levels, vibration, fumes, and dust typical of a fleet maintenance environment.
• Employees may spend a portion of the day using computers and electronic diagnostic equipment to document repairs and access technical information.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.