Painter

Merlis Hotels Coimbatore – A Luxury 5-Star Hotel

Department

Engineering

Designation

Painter

Reports To

Engineering Supervisor / Chief Engineer

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining the hotel's interior and exterior painted surfaces, ensuring a premium appearance, proper upkeep, and adherence to the hotel's quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out painting, repainting, and touch-up work across guest rooms, corridors, public areas, back-of-house areas, and staff facilities.

Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling cracks, and applying putty or primer before painting.

Apply paint, polish, and other finishes as required, ensuring a neat and high-quality finish.

Inspect painted surfaces regularly and attend to peeling paint, damp patches, stains, and minor wall defects.

Support preventive maintenance and renovation projects as assigned by the Engineering Department.

Maintain painting tools, equipment, and materials in good working condition.

Ensure proper storage and handling of paints, thinners, and other chemicals in accordance with safety procedures.

Follow work permits, PPE requirements, and safety procedures, especially when working at heights.

Coordinate with other engineering team members to complete maintenance requests promptly.

Minimize disturbance to guests and hotel operations while carrying out assigned work.

Maintain cleanliness and ensure the work area is restored after completing each task.

Qualifications & Experience

ITI / vocational training in painting is preferred.

Minimum 1–3 years of relevant painting experience; hotel or hospitality experience is an advantage.

Knowledge of surface preparation, putty application, priming, painting, and finishing techniques.

Ability to identify minor surface defects and carry out basic repairs.

Knowledge of workplace safety practices and proper handling of painting materials.

Skills & Competencies

Attention to detail and finishing quality.

Good time management and task prioritization.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and hotel maintenance standards.

Flexibility to support urgent maintenance requirements.

Performance Expectations

Consistent quality of painting and finishing work.

Timely completion of maintenance requests.

Reduced recurrence of paint defects through proper surface preparation.

Compliance with safety standards and minimal disruption to guest comfort.

Pay

₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Food provided

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person