Painter
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** Painter**

**Job Category****:** Facilities & Maintenance **Requisition Number****:** PAINT004064 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

The Painter is responsible for all paint work and various other staining, sanding and general repairs aboard the vessel. This position may also assist with Deckhand-related duties as requested.

**In addition to the application process please click** **to take our Cultural Index Survey as a part of your application. The survey that takes approximately 7-10 minutes to complete.**

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**

Apply paint, vinyl and wallpaper including special papers and fabrics to walls, furniture and structures

Examine and maintain painted exterior and interior painted surfaces, trimming and fixtures

Prepare surfaces and apply paints, stains, shading stains, and clear finishes

Remove previous paint by means of sandblasting, scraping, sanding, hydro-blasting, and steam-cleaning

Inspect and refurbish wall surfaces by means of the appropriate materials

Determine, cut, and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls

Read blueprints and drawings of the premise for the execution of painting job

Order paint supplies and materials

Apply wood finishing by suitably preparing surface

Cover interior walls and ceilings with wallpaper or fabrics

Operate and maintain high pressure low volume spray machines

Submit finished work orders to supervisor

Help semi-skilled or unskilled workers

Operate and maintain various power and manual tools

Maintain logs of Volatile Organic Compound and spray volume

Follow established protection procedures

Clean up job site after work and return equipment and tools

Maintain a clean work environment

Comply with safety and operating procedures

Participate in all safety drills and training

Actively participates in embarking duties such as loading, unloading, luggage carrying, etc., as needed

Performs other duties if required since above stated describe only a regular working day and may not be inclusive of every task needed to achieve results

**Requirements & Qualifications:**

**Education:**

* HS Diploma or Equivalent Required

**Professional Certification(s) or License:**

* Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) if applicable, and/or ability to obtain and maintain

* Valid MMC

* Copy of DD214, if Veteran status

**Skills & Abilities:**

* Must have advanced painting skills and the ability to independently manage time and project priorities

**Experience:**

* Two to four years of experience in a position with similar duties and responsibilities

* Hotel Maintenance experience preferred

* Cruise industry experience preferred

**Physical:**

* Must submit to and pass mandated USCG physical

* Ability to meet and maintain the maximum onboard bunk bed capacity of 300 lbs.

* Ability to conduct work in a marine environment that is subject to some/all the following: confined spaces, uneven surfaces, variations in temperature, wake, and motion

* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

* Ability to climb stairs and ladders

**Other:**

* Must be at least 21 years of age.

* Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing.

*Additional requirements may be required depending on the physical needs of the role

**Our Values - RESPECT:**

At City Experiences and American Queen Voyages, our mission is to create amazing experiences not only for our guests, but our employees. Our company values (RESPECT) allow us to live out our mission of creating amazing experiences.

RESPECT stands for: Respect, Environment, Safety First, Professionalism, Exceed, Communication and Teamwork.

**EEO - Equal Opportunity Employment**

American Queen Voyages is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, the Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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