Painter

About Us

The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property's rebirth. Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count. We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50 Hourly Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint

• Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces

• Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner

• Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes

• Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project

• Removing fixtures such as doorknobs and light switch covers

• Taping off areas as needed

• Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when project is complete to maintain all indoor and outdoor painting

• Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of building, furniture, equipment and other structures

• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and smooths interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing

• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products

• Operates compressor, stripping machine, sand blaster, spray equipment and other small powered equipment.

• Repairs and installs wall vinyl (wallpaper)

• Identification, safe handling and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time

• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

• Operation of heavy machinery.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• High School degree or GED

• Three years hands-on experience working on minor painting and wallpaper application

• Must have experience with sheetrock, painting and vinyl wall covering.

• Ability to climb ladders, carry heavy equipment, and stand for long periods of time

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Climbing, reading, standing, walking and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.