Kemper Development Company, located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is family-owned and fourth-generation company. Building community and fostering cultural growth has been a legacy of the Freeman family for over seven decades. This dedication to the betterment of Bellevue as a place to live and work and the creation of community-centric developments has and will always be the hallmark of the Freeman family and Kemper Development Company.

We are currently looking for individuals that have a strong work ethic that upholds the values and goals of the company by performing their job to the best of their ability. You will be a great candidate if you are dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player.

Job Summary:

The Painter is expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of his/her duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all Repair and Maintenance related tasks. The Painter will be tested on his/her knowledge and be asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals. English reading /writing skills and verbal communication skills are required.

Employees in this classification perform commercial painting duties across all properties in the KDC portfolio on a 24hr-a-day, 7 day-a-week basis (attendance is a significant consideration in this job classification). Work varies but is generally governed by department policies as described in the current Policy Manual, regulations, and operating procedures. Job performance is reviewed regularly by the Repair and Maintenance Manager.

As Painter, you will:

The Painter is responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects. While this position is primarily a hands-on job, the person in this position is also responsible for developing, implementing and documenting operational best practices. The Painter must possess the following skills and specifications:

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  Must be dependable, responsible, honest, and hardworking.
• Must be able to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Must be able to communicate using a hand-held radio.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work well alone and in team settings.
• Functions well under stress, maintaining composure and reflecting a professional demeanor.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required; proactive communication skills are a requisite for establishing and maintaining tenant confidence.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all company and department policies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices related to customer service and tenant relations.
• Uses logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions before making decisions.
• Uses logic in problem solving in order to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Able to complete projects on time.
• Ability to analyze things that need to be changed, and then implement change in a sensitive, effective and legally sound manner, sharing or giving credit to others when appropriate.
• Must be able to respond to all supervisor requests in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Deal with people in a manner showing sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.

Essential functions and duties

Within assigned areas, this position requires the following. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

• Apply paint to surfaces including canvas, walls, floors, and doors.
• Mix, match, and apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
• Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
• Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
• Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
• Calculate amounts of required materials for painting projects.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Minor sheetrock repair as needed.
• Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Apply several coats according to paint directions.
• Tape off areas when needed.
• Apply touchups or second coats.
• Remove paint splatters when finished.
• Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
• Utilize spray guns for large jobs.
• Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.

• Communicates and fosters teamwork with other Kemper Departments to ensure agreements are successfully managed, opportunities are maximized, and customer’s expectations are exceeded.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

• Due to the nature of this work, candidates with 100% loss of sight, hearing ability, or with major speech impediments will not be considered. Eligibility determination of candidates with a less severe disability will be made on an individual basis.
• Incumbents must be able to function under stress and be able to work odd hours when required or needed.
• Work involves running to emergencies on occasion, the ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs, walking and/or standing for several hours, using ladders to reach high walls or ceilings, talking, hearing, smelling, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Periodically, the employee in this classification will be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Normal color vision is required, as well as close vision, distance vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Painters must be able to identify and differentiate between subtle differences in color of paints.
• The employee may be required to push, lift, and/or carry up to 75lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud in some areas of the portfolio.
• Employee will be outside in all kinds of weather
• Painters should be able to stay physically active for many hours, because they spend most of the day standing with their arms extended.
• The employee will be required to climb on and use ladders.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED certification and proof thereof required. Work experience may be substituted for college on a semester for six months basis.
• Minimum 2 years of residential and/or commercial painting is required.
• Proficient English reading, writing skills and verbal communication are required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with no major or continuing driving offenses that demonstrate a lack of concern for safety in the last 5 years.

Benefits:

• Employer paid medical insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Flex-fund Account contributions (depending on selected Insurance Plan)
• $150 Shoe Stipend
• 401K
• Free Parking

Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. We adhere to Federal Law. Cannabis is included in the drug screen.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment