Job Description

Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Painter I to support the upkeep and appearance of a correctional facility in New Mexico. In this role, you will perform day-to-day painting and surface preparation work on walls, doors, offices, common areas, and other facility spaces where painting and touch-up work are needed. This is a hands-on facilities maintenance position requiring experience with painting techniques, primers, coatings, and painting tools. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends off. Candidates must be comfortable working in a secure correctional environment and able to pass a background check. This opportunity is ideal for dependable painters, maintenance technicians, and facilities professionals who take pride in quality workmanship and reliability. Information regarding daily duties, schedule, work environment, and requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, prime, paint, and touch up interior and exterior facility surfaces
• Paint walls, doors, offices, hallways, and other building areas as needed
• Inspect surfaces and determine appropriate preparation and coating methods
• Patch, sand, clean, and prepare surfaces prior to painting
• Apply primers, paints, stains, and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies in safe working condition
• Match existing paint colors and finishes when performing repair work
• Follow facility safety procedures, security requirements, and work standards
• Keep work areas clean and organized throughout projects
• Report maintenance concerns or facility conditions requiring additional repairs
• Work independently and prioritize painting assignments based on operational needs
• Perform work in a secure correctional facility environment while maintaining professionalism and safety
  

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of commercial, industrial, residential, or facilities painting experience
• Experience using painting supplies, primers, coatings, brushes, rollers, and related equipment
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques including sanding, patching, and priming
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Comfortable working in and around a correctional facility environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, reach overhead, and lift painting materials throughout the workday
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Reliable attendance and dependability

Preferred

• • Facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or institutional painting experience
  • Experience working in healthcare, education, government, correctional, or industrial facilities
  • Knowledge of paint mixing, color matching, and coating applications.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.