Painter (Substitute)
The Lexington Hotel, 511 Lexington Ave, New York, New York, United States of America
Req #6465
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Painter (Substitute) at The Lexington Hotel is responsible for performing all work necessary to keep the hotel’s walls, ceilings, and floor finish in excellent conditions.
Responsibilities:
•Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to property walls, ceilings, and furniture using brushes, spray guns, or rollers while maintaining property color scheme specifications
•Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats
•Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting
•Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper for protection during painting and post appropriate paint signs
•Clean up and store paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas
•Coordinate with vendors to modify colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil, thinning, and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies
•Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines
•Ensure that all flammable materials are stored in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices
•Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, and build trust
•Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible
•Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate, and professional language
•Exchange information with other team members using electronic devices
•Additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements:
•Technical, Trade, or Vocational school degree or equivalent work-related experience
•Excellent communication skills
•Ability to push and pull carts and equipment
•Ability to bend, squat and lift up to 75 pounds regularly
•Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility
•Ability to multi-task
•An aptitude for self-motivation
•A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
•A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
Our Company
- MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
- MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
- For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What’s in it for you?
- Hotel Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members
Other details
- Job Family Independent
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $30.88
- Max Hiring Rate $41.18
- The Lexington Hotel, 511 Lexington Ave, New York, New York, United States of America