Paint Supervisor For over 50 years, the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has served as a premier entertainment destination attracting a broad array of events across a diverse collection of venues. Centrally located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama's Uptown Entertainment District, the BJCC campus includes Legacy Arena at the BJCC, the Coca Cola Amphitheater, Protective Stadium, BJCC Concert Hall, over 220,000 square feet of meeting & exhibition space, and City Walk BHAM, a 31-acre public outdoor space with a dog park, pickleball courts, skate park and much more.
The Paint Supervisor reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the painting department, including the supervision of painters, scheduling and assigning work, coordinating projects with other Facilities departments, maintaining quality standards, managing materials and equipment, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and professionally.
The Paint Supervisor is responsible for ensuring facilities and public spaces are maintained to a high standard and are ready for daily operations, events, and guests. This position works closely with facilities leadership, maintenance personnel, event operations, and other departments to prioritize and complete painting projects throughout the facility.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Supervise, direct, and coordinate the daily activities of the Paint Department.
Assign work to painters based on priority, skill level, workload, and project requirements.
Develop daily and weekly work schedules and monitor progress to ensure work is completed on time.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper preparation, application, appearance, and overall quality.
Maintain high standards for painting and finishing throughout the facility.
Coordinate painting activities around events, building operations, tenant needs, and other maintenance activities.
Review work requests and determine appropriate materials, equipment, manpower, and time requirements.
Provide estimates of labor, materials, and completion timelines for painting projects.
Ensure proper preparation of surfaces, including cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, priming, and other necessary preparation.
Ensure proper application of paints, coatings, stains, sealants, and other finishing products.
Maintain an organized inventory of paints, coatings, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Monitor material usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and control costs.
Coordinate ordering and replenishment of paint and related materials.
Maintain painting equipment and ensure tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained.
Ensure employees follow all applicable safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, ladders, lifts, chemicals, and painting equipment.
Ensure compliance with SDS, chemical handling, hazard communication, and other applicable safety requirements.
Train and mentor painters in proper painting techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and facility standards.
Demonstrates ability to work as a team and address issues and complaints as a part of the group decision-making process.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and interact in a tactful and professional manner.
Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines.
Must maintain a safe and organized workspace.
Must ensure tools are maintained, clean, and organized.
Assist with facility inspections and make recommendations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Performs all other duties as required or assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise Paint Department employees.
Establish daily assignments and work priorities and maintain updated Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) documentation.
Monitor productivity and quality of work.
Conduct or assist with employee training and performance evaluations.
Recommend staffing, scheduling, training, disciplinary, and other personnel actions to Facilities management.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional conduct within the department.
Reporting unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries promptly.
Performance Expectations
The Paint Supervisor is expected to maintain a safe, productive, professional and accountable department while ensuring painting work meets BJCC standards for quality, appearance, durability, and guest experience. The position is expected to proactively identify facility needs, effectively utilize department resources, maintain accurate documentation through the established CMMS, and ensure assigned work is completed in a timely manner.
Work Environment
This position may have a moderate to extensive stress level associated with dealing with crowds of public visitors. Must be able to work under pressure for extended periods of time. The environment is mainly indoors, however position may be required to work outdoors and exposed to the elements (heat, rain, etc.). The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, heights, machines, fumes, and irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, googles, gloves, hard hats, or shields.
Physical Demands
Position requires lifting, climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling for extended periods of time. Extensive walking and or standing. Ability to lift up to 50-pound items with or without assistance, while maintaining good balance. Must be flexible enough to reach above shoulder level and be able to push and pull for extended periods of time. The ability to work for extended periods of time from ladders and high scaffolding required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; hours of work must be flexible and varied to meet the demands of the events of the facility. Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours including day, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of ten (10) years' professional painting experience, preferably in a commercial, institutional, hospitality, convention center, stadium, or large-facility environment.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising or leading a team, strongly preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing and scheduling work using Computer Maintenance Management Software.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Trade or technical school training in related discipline is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial painting methods, surface preparation, coatings, and finishing techniques.
Knowledge and hands-on experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and cleaning professional painting equipment, including Graco LineLazer striping machines, airless and conventional paint sprayers, and commercial painting tools, with proficiency in setup, calibration, paint compatibility, application techniques, and safe operating procedures.
Ability to read and understand work orders, product specifications, SDS, and safety requirements.
Ability to operate or learn to operate lifts and other equipment commonly used in commercial painting.
Valid State of Alabama Driver License.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledgeable of the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in commercial painting.
Knowledgeable of painting techniques, paints, varnishes, stains, enamels, solvents, and other materials used.
Knowledgeable of methods of preparing surfaces for painting or other finishing.
Knowledge in the standard practices of hanging types of walls covering.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, operational manuals, and equipment service manuals.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards of building trades and of necessary safety precautions.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, time management, decision making/problem solving skills.
Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent or correct repairs.
Ability to be supervised/unsupervised and work cooperatively with co-workers and provide good internal and external customer service.
Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, contractors, tenants, and other departments.
Ability to identify problems and determine appropriate solutions.
Ability to manage materials and control departmental costs.
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the broader Facilities team.
Ability to use and care for general maintenance tools and equipment
