Historic Property Painter

Category: Full-time (Non-exempt)

Reports to: Preservation Crew Supervisor

Job Summary: The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking a full time, year round Painter to assist with the preparation and painting of the organization’s unique collection of historic properties, primarily in downtown Newport. This position will be part of a four/five person Paint Crew.

Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, ($41,600-$45,760 annually) BOE 

Full-time, year round position 

100% employer paid medical, dental vision, insurance, eligible the first of the month after start date 

100% employer paid life, long term disability and AD & D insurance 

Employer contribution to health savings account,  

401(k) contribution (not a match) 

15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 holidays  

Professional development assistance.  

Cellphone reimbursement 

Interesting work environment and free on-site parking 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Wash, scrape, sand and smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing or applying other related materials.   
• Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives. 
• Remove fixtures such as lamps and electrical switch covers prior to painting. 
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths to protect during painting process. 
• Operate compressors, spray equipment and other small power equipment. 
• Erect various types of scaffolding, staging and ladders to reach surfaces of work area. 
• Apply paints, stains, surface preparatory materials and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces and according to Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines. 
• Clean equipment as well as paint mixing/storage area and work areas. 
• Assist the Carpentry Crews as necessary and directed by the Preservation Crew Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school and one year of experience at a level equivalent to journeyman painter or similar work experience. 
• Climb stairs and work from elevated surfaces including ladders, staging and roofs. 
• Lift a maximum weight of 50 lbs. alone or larger weights in concert with others. 
• Make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists. 
• Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or holding arm and hand in one position. 
• Regularly bend, stretch and kneel. 
• Integrate and work effectively as a member of the team. 
• Manage time both in quality job performance and in using paid time off. 
• Interact professionally with tenants and outside contacts. 
• Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions and also work independently. 
• Possess driver’s license and reliable transportation for traveling to and from job sites.  
• General property maintenance and light carpentry skills are not required but would be advantageous.  

The job description is meant to outline the role, but not define potential candidates. If you do not meet all the qualifications, but are enthusiastic about the work of NRF and this position, please apply!

To apply please send résumé to maeve@newportrestoration.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting will expire 7/6/24.