Apartment Painter - Impactful Turnovers & Touchups

Bender Companies; Steger (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Bender Companies is seeking a skilled Apartment Painter to join our Steger community. The ideal candidate performs interior painting, surface preparation, and ensures high-quality finishes in both occupied and vacant units, collaborating with the maintenance team.

This full-time on-site role offers daytime hours and a pay range of $19–$21 per hour. Candidates should have at least 1 year of professional painting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional painting experience (apartment or residential preferred).
• Strong communications skills for interacting with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to work independently, follow directions, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, patching drywall, repairing damage, sanding and priming.
• Paint interior walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets in occupied and vacant units.
• Complete full unit repaints during turnovers (make-readies).
• Perform touch-ups in common areas and occupied apartments as needed.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, building codes and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Painting experience

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Independently work

Follow directions

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Bender Companies is seeking a skilled Apartment Painter to join our Steger community. The ideal candidate performs interior painting, surface preparation, and ensures high-quality finishes in both occupied and vacant units, collaborating with the maintenance team.

This full-time on-site role offers daytime hours and a pay range of $19–$21 per hour. Candidates should have at least 1 year of professional painting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.