Facilities Painter

Lead Painter

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Our organizations' dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in our values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Diversity is a commitment at Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP. We are fully focused on equity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique.

Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas' premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle — see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy. Best of all, it's a place where everyone is welcome.

Position Overview

The lead painter for the Walmart AMP and Walton Arts Center will take direction as a part of the Facilities Department. Work orders and planned maintenance restoration of walls, fences, railings and grounds will be executed on an ongoing basis. The Walmart AMP is a seasonal concert venue and as such the full-time work will be spread across a second property, the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Work hours will vary based on concert schedule. Some overnight and weekend on call work will be required.

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Applies various finishes to buildings, rooms, or other structures, including primers or sealers
• Prepares, cleans, and tapes all jobsites
• Removes old paint coating, if necessary
• Mixes colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency
• Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned
• Cleans up worksite debris
• Ability to research to expand knowledge of paint and coverings for solutions as needed.
• Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events, as requested
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates, fellow staff members from other departments, vendors, patrons, and tenants of leased spaces
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of solvents and paints
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of plaster and drywall repair work
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of various painting techniques and surface preparation
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of airless paint spraying
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment
• Has a working knowledge of leak detection and water restoration of drywall
• Has a working knowledge of pressure washing
• Has a working knowledge of efflorescence removal
• Furniture repair a plus

Education, Training, Traits

• High school diploma or GED required
• OSHA certification Aerial and Scissor Lift certification a plus
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people
• An on-going desire to learn and improve
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Work Experience

• 3 years working professionally as a painter

Physical

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting or leaning while on post will not be permitted.

• Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires verbal and written conversation with others, sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, strenuous lifting/moving objects up to 50 pounds, and use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in office, open areas and Venue perimeters. Work environment may include exposure to potentially hazardous chemical solutions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time, including high heat, cold, humidity, and rain. Incumbent must meet a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and weekends and available on call for emergencies. Work schedule may include extended shifts of up to 12 hours on event/show days.
• Must be able to walk up and down a steep incline (15 degree) throughout the workday while carrying tools and/or equipment.
• Must be able to safely climb and descend stairways of up to 50 steps throughout the workday.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, and work from ladders or elevated platforms as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly (on telephone)
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes.
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events