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Novant Health

Painter

Novant Health

Recruitment began on

Expires on

Aug. 6, 2026

As a Painter with Novant Health, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and professional healthcare environment by repairing and restoring interior finishes throughout the hospital. This is a strong entry-level opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term, rewarding career in the skilled trades within healthcare. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a stable, year-round setting while working directly for a leading healthcare system — not as a subcontractor.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Full benefits package — medical, dental, vision from day one

Retirement plan with employer contributions

PTO and paid holidays

Direct hire with Novant Health — you’re part of the team

 

Schedule & Work Environment

  • Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • No routine on-call or weekend schedule
  • Must be flexible to respond to the changing and sometimes urgent needs of a hospital environment
  • Work is performed in active patient care areas alongside patients, visitors, and clinical team members

What You’ll Do: 

  • Paint walls, trim, and fixtures throughout healthcare facilities
  • Patch and repair drywall, plaster, and other wall surfaces
  • Install wall coverings, corner guards, and wall protection materials
  • Lay cove base and replace floor coverings as needed
  • Replace and install ceiling tiles
  • Estimate materials and labor for assigned projects
  • Safely use hand and power tools appropriate to the trade

 

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Four years of relevant work experience accepted in lieu of diploma

Experience

Minimum one year of hands-on experience in painting, patching, and installing wall coverings, ceiling tile, wall protection, rubber base, and floor coverings required

  • Healthcare experience preferred
  • Commercial or apartment maintenance experience preferred

Licensure/Certification

  • Valid driver’s license required

Additional Skills

  • Skilled with hand and power tools used in painting and finish work
  • Ability to plan work, estimate materials, and manage basic job costs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to accurately distinguish colors
  • Professional and respectful while working in occupied healthcare spaces

 


Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.