Lead Painter

Under the direction of the supervisor, the Lead Painter performs a variety of skilled and specialized painting and repair work on various interior and exterior surfaces of the ballpark, furniture, and equipment. The Lead Painter organizes and schedules painting assignments, assures the timely availability of materials, and provides lead work direction, training, and guidance to painters. The incumbent is responsible for providing a safe operating environment for all employees who use hazardous labeled paints and solvents, educating them of the current EPA regulations.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

• Access CMMS to review & complete work orders
• Reads and interprets work orders to determine appropriate color and coating to perform work
• Use variety of manual and power tools to support projects
• Support 3rd party tenants and rental spaces within the ballpark
• Oversee and perform duties in the painting and refinishing of facility buildings, and furniture, both interior and exterior.
• Plan, organize, and oversee activity of the paint shop.
• Receive and prioritize work orders and schedule painter assignments accordingly.
• Prepare surfaces and furniture for refurbish by cleaning, priming, sealing, varnishing, painting, plastering, and stuccoing various types of wood, metal, and masonry.
• Inspect facility surfaces both interior and exterior to determine surface wear and deterioration.
• Calculate estimates on labor and material costs.
• Order and purchase all supplies and materials needed.
• Prepare sketches or drawings with dimensions for striping parking lots, loading docks and traffic routing.
• Provide input and assistance, as requested to the director or designee concerning blueprints, technical data, contract language, or legal requirements pertaining to methods, materials, and application standards for all in‑house or contract painting work or new construction.
• Prepare reports of cost estimates for supplies and labor on major paint jobs.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff
• Conduct safety meetings for painters, advising of common safety standards when applying hazardous paints or solvents
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED, or equivalent military experience
• Completion of an approved apprentice vocational program or four years of progressively responsible experience
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to respond to worksite within 90 min in the event of an emergency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

• Knowledge of standard work practices and methods, OSHA safety standards, fire and building codes, Nationals policies and procedures, and hazardous material handling
• Ability to work safely & effectively under pressure in meeting deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and apply principles to solve practical problems
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Ability to effectively communicate via electronic means (e.g., handheld radio, cell phone, email and or text)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users
• Ability and eagerness to work in a team‑oriented maintenance department where daily work activities will include tasks both within and outside of specific trade disciplines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended workdays and extended number of consecutive days
• Uphold Core Values:
  Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Worker will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold,…