Maintenance Engineer - Painter

Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Engineer Painter is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance, safety, and functionality of facilities across the Osage Casinos enterprise through high-quality surface finishing and general maintenance work. The role performs the application, repair, and restoration of a wide range of interior and exterior finishes—including paint, stain, wall coverings, drywall, and specialty coatings—using industry-standard tools and techniques. The position also evaluates building conditions, identifies maintenance or repair needs, and supports project planning by developing accurate material take-offs from blueprints or field assessments. In addition, the role provides support in broader facility operations, including basic construction, plumbing, electrical, structural, and grounds maintenance tasks to ensure overall property upkeep.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Two (2) years’ experience in position related to assigned duties required.
• Six (6) months of previous work experience in Gaming, Hospitality or Customer Service industry preferred.
• Technical school or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be available for after-hours emergencies.
• Required to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain and maintain an Osage Nation gaming license.
• Required to provide documents to show the applicant is eligible to work in the United States.
• Osage, Native American, and Veteran preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

COMMUNICATION:

• Make efforts to keep informed of company information and communications by reviewing property bulletin boards, digital signage, and company newsletter.
• Effectively communicates concerns and information to supervisor and listens to communication from supervisor.
• Effectively relates ideas for improvements to supervisor and management in accordance with chain of command.
• Observes and reports all unsafe behavior displayed by internal and external guests.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

• Read, interpret, and understand blueprints, drawings, and project instructions to assess scope and materials required.
• Prepare job sites by setting up scaffolding, protecting fixtures, and masking surfaces.
• Prepare new and existing surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and quality finishes.
• Mix paints and materials to achieve specified colors, textures, and finishes.
• Apply paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment as project requires.
• Apply varnishes, sealants, and other protective or decorative finishes.
• Install, remove, replace, and patch all types of wallpaper using appropriate tools, techniques, and adhesives.
• Repair and patch wallpaper while matching existing patterns for a seamless appearance.
• Install and finish drywall to specification.
• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions.
• Install, remove, replace, and patch drywall.
• Develop job material needs in a format that understood by management.
• Develop materials costs associated with job.
• Apply varnishes to wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, concrete, and metals.
• Uses various hand and power tools to complete assigned projects.
• Ability to operate and maintain the various types of spray equipment used in applying commercial finishes.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding, operate man lifts.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Operates Company vehicles as
• Performs emergency maintenance as Develop written reports for upper management on what caused the emergency.
• Help other trades as needed, or as required by the Engineering Manager.
• Removes and repairs snow and ice, flood clean-up, and vandalism remediation.
• May be required to prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports as required by the reporting senior.
• Will be required to use CMMS to receive and complete work orders.
• Uses various hand and power tools (brushes, caulking guns, etc.) to complete assigned projects.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

GUEST SERVICE:

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, always treating internal and external guests with courtesy and consideration.
• Cooperates and communicates with all fellow employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image/attitude.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to read construction documents, and blueprints as they relate to construction trade.
• Ability to solve mathematical problems that are found in the construction industry. Perform mathematical computations by being able to: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to properly care for and use tools typically used in commercial wall finishing trade.
• Ability to operate mortised man lifts.
• Thorough understanding of commercial finishes, principles, practices, and application methods.
• Must keep up with current best practices as they relate to the construction industry.
• Must utilize best practices as they relate to the application of commercial building finishes.
• Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders.
• Demonstrate proper ladder usage.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Knowledge of how to select, mix and apply different painting materials for different applications.
• Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Read Company or departmental reports, newsletters, and documents.
• Protect the Company’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Perform assigned tasks under limited supervision. Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with managerial staff, co-workers, guests, and the public. Work well alone or within a team.
• Communicate information and suggestions in oral and written form. Prepare written documents and complete reports as required.
• Utilize MS Office products to a beginner skill level.
• Exercise reasonable judgment and seek guidance for decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job duties and responsibilities.
• See problems and avoid situations that could be deemed illegal or represent a safety hazard to fellow employees or guests.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Travel locally, or between properties as needed.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to performance of assigned duties.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; attending expos or conventions; and developing or maintaining professional networks. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is regularly required to stand for extensive periods of time, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance, or crouch while performing duties.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication.
• Must be able to endure heights.
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds.
• Ability to drag, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company
• Ensures adherence to all OSHA regulations and internal safety policies and
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act.

           WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within a casino setting.
• Exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Evening and weekend shifts, extended hours, and irregular shifts may be required. Ability to work night and weekends required.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to chemicals and hazardous material.
• The employee may be exposed to risks associated with the use of tools/machinery.
• The employee is regularly exposed to various four-season weather conditions including extreme heat, and freezing weather conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between properties and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands.