Painter - Facilities Maintenance

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG is seeking a skilled Painter - Facilities Maintenance in Dubai to carry out interior and exterior painting, surface prep, and protective coatings across company facilities.

You will work with brushes and rollers, prepare surfaces, mix paints, and ensure clean, durable finishes while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years painting experience.
• Experience in facilities management or building maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of interior and exterior painting methods.
• Follow work orders and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting on interior and exterior surfaces.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, windows, frames and other elements.
• Prepare surfaces and determine required prep work.
• Apply paints, varnishes and protective coatings.
• Maintain tools and work areas in safe condition.
• Follow schedules and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Interior painting

Exterior painting

Surface preparation

Paint finishing

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Waste handling

Education

High school certificate or equivalent

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Paint mixing

Protective coatings equipment

Job description

Painters - Facilities Maintenance Job Snapshot Role: Painter - Facilities Maintenance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Facilities Services Function: Flooring-Tiling-Painting-Wallpapering Experience: 2-3 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The Painter - Facilities Maintenance position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a skilled-trade opportunity within the Facilities Services industry. GMG seeks an experienced professional to complete interior and exterior painting, polishing, protective coating, and surface-finishing work across company-managed facilities. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Facilities Services Function: Flooring-Tiling-Painting-Wallpapering Salary: AED 2200-4000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Painter helps maintain the appearance, durability, and safety of GMG facilities through planned and corrective finishing work. Careful surface preparation, correct material application, timely defect reporting, and safe equipment use are essential to achieving consistent results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform painting work on interior and exterior surfaces.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, windows, frames, and other building elements.
• Inspect surfaces and determine the preparation work required.
• Clean areas before applying paint or protective materials.
• Remove loose, damaged, or deteriorated coatings.
• Sand, scrape, fill, level, and prime surfaces.
• Mix and prepare paint according to color and product requirements.
• Apply paints, varnishes, polishes, and protective coatings.
• Use brushes, rollers, and other appropriate painting tools.
• Produce clean, even, and consistent finishes.
• Complete touch-up work in occupied and operational areas.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance painting.
• Protect surrounding furniture, flooring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Identify surface damage, water leaks, cracks, and related defects.
• Report issues requiring plumbing, civil, or specialist maintenance.
• Follow assigned work orders and technical instructions.
• Complete tasks within agreed schedules.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Store paint and related materials correctly.
• Keep work areas clean and remove waste responsibly.
• Follow Health, Safety, and Environment requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.

Ideal Profile

• High school certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Between 2 and 3 years of painting experience.
• Previous work within facilities management or building maintenance.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is preferred.
• Familiar with interior and exterior painting methods.
• Practical knowledge of surface preparation and finishing.
• Able to work with paints, primers, varnishes, and protective coatings.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Able to follow work orders and safety instructions.
• Careful when matching colors and completing visible finishes.
• Physically capable of performing routine painting duties.
• Reliable, organized, and attentive to deadlines.
• Committed to safe tool use and personal protective equipment.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with maintenance colleagues.

Skills Set

• Interior painting
• Exterior painting
• Surface preparation
• Sanding
• Scraping
• Filling
• Primer application
• Paint mixing
• Varnishing
• Polishing
• Protective coatings
• Touch-up work
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Color matching
• Building maintenance
• Work-order completion
• Tool maintenance
• HSE compliance
• Personal protective equipment
• Defect reporting
• Waste handling

Why Join Us

This role provides varied maintenance experience across facilities managed by a diversified international organization. The successful candidate can apply practical finishing skills, develop broader facilities knowledge, and contribute directly to safe, professional, and well-maintained working and retail environments.

About the Company

GMG is a global well-being company that retails, distributes, and manufactures international and home-grown brands across sports, everyday goods, health and beauty, property, and logistics. Owned and managed by the Baker family for more than 45 years, GMG operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Its portfolio includes more than 120 brands across 12 countries, including Sun and Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita 's, and McCain.