GWCC PAINTER I

Job Details: Job Location: Atlanta - Atlanta, GA, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00, ABOUT GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY

Joining GWCCA means helping create moments that matter. We’re a world-class campus seeking passionate people ready to innovate, connect, and make an impact on our community and beyond. Whether front and center or behind the scenes, your work powers the experiences that define events and hospitality in Georgia.

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Campus Operations function is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and exceptional facility operations that support world-class events and guest experiences. Through strong operational oversight, vendor partnerships, and team leadership, Campus Operations ensures the Authority’s facilities operate at the highest standards of quality, safety practices, incident response, and preventive maintenance.

PAINTER POSITION SUMMARY

The Painter performs skilled surface preparation and painting work to maintain the appearance and integrity of campus facilities. This role is responsible for applying paints, coatings, and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces while ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and minimal disruption to operations and events. The Painter collaborates with campus operations and project management to support a clean, professional, and well-maintained environment.

PAINTER PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately exposed to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The ability to lift 50 pounds or more may be required of this position. Daily shifts will endure various degrees of walking, standing, turning, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling, requiring a full range of body movements. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

PAINTER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Maintenance of all wall finishes at the highest standards possible
Utilization of computerized work order system
Direct activities of subordinate staff as assigned in paint section
Manage and maintain painting equipment and supplies
Monitor and secure the safekeeping of painting equipment and supplies
Maintain paint shop and work in adherence to all safety and health regulations
Notify appropriate personnel of equipment and facilities requiring repair or replacement
Critique subordinates regarding professional standards of techniques and performance
Planning, scheduling, and execution of all aspects of work related to painting, wall finishes, and other work as directed
Position requires an irregular work schedule, and the performance of work assignments that may not be directly related to job specifications
Maintain a professional image that represents the philosophy of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority with emphasis on providing to exhibitors and clients with the highest level of customer service deemed possible
Perform such other duties, functions, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned

PAINTER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High degree of integrity and compliance
Thoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion;
Ability to prioritize tasks & to manage workload using own initiative
Detail oriented
Ability to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilities

PAINTER EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School or GED required.
Associate degree from a two (2) year college or technical school preferred.
Minimum five (5) years experience as a painter for a commercial painting contractor or comparable position, and a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.

PAINTER BENEFITS

Georgia World Congress Center Authority offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, paid vacation, paid state holidays, Flexible Spending Account options, a 401(k) plan with 5% match, free on-site dining during hours of operation, free on-site parking, plus discounted prices on auto insurance, home insurance, technology, travel, event tickets, attractions and much more!

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Georgia World Congress Center Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.
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