PAINTER

Job Title

The Painter is responsible for all painting-related tasks at the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH hospital facility.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities includes surface preparation, application of standard and specialized coatings such as acrylic paints, epoxy, Lati-crete products, spray painting, and finishing of doors and surfaces with precision.

The role ensures that both MCOE and KGH hospitals walls, floors, fixtures, and furniture are well maintained, contributing to a clean and safe healthcare environment.

The Painter works under the supervision of the Head of Maintenance and will ensure all surface finishing works meet hospital facility standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out surface preparation including sanding, priming, patching, and leveling surfaces before painting.
• Perform routine painting maintenance on internal & external wall surfaces including wards, operating theatres, offices, and patient rooms.
• Apply specialized surface finishing (eg. epoxy paints, Lati-crete coatings) on hospital floors & surfaces, where high durability, waterproofing, chemical resistance, or hygiene is required (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens surgical suites, labs).
• Operate and maintain spraying tools & equipment for large surface areas or detailed work requiring even and fast application.
• Paint and refinish wooden and metallic doors, frames, drawers, and hospital furniture with a high level of finish and color consistency.
• Deliver high-accuracy coating finishes, maintaining clean edges, uniform texture, and specified paint thickness and ensure all painting work complies with hospital facility standard.
• Inspect painted surfaces regularly to identify cracks, peeling, or damage and perform corrective maintenance.
• Ensure colors and textures match when performing touch-ups or repainting.
• Manage paint stock and make material requisitions when needed.
• Follow infection control protocols to ensure no contamination during painting in sensitive areas (e.g., wards, clinics).
• Properly ventilate painted areas and ensure minimal disruption to patients and staff.
• Assess material needs and make requests for supplies before painting.
• Work closely with the hospital’s maintenance, operation, and environmental services teams to support infrastructural projects.
• Collaborate with external contractors or technicians when necessary.
• Use protective equipment, ensure safe handling of all paint chemicals & solvents, and follow occupational health and safety procedures.
• Others. Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.

In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, July 31st, 2026.