Detail‑Oriented Residential Painter for Apartment Turnovers

The Woodruff Way; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 16 days

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Woodruff Property Management Company is seeking a skilled and dependable Painter to support property maintenance operations. This role prepares and paints apartment units, common areas, and building exteriors to ensure properties are clean, well-maintained, and ready for new residents.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, works efficiently, and can meet turnover deadlines while delivering high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of residential or commercial painting experience preferred.
• Apartment turnover experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, drywall patching, primers, paints, stains, and sealers.
• Experience using brushes, rollers, and paint sprayers.
• Ability to properly match existing paint colors and finishes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Ability to meet scheduled apartment turnover deadlines.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Follow safety procedures and properly use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Clean, scrape, sand, patch drywall, repair holes and cracks, and apply primer to walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other surfaces.
• Painting & Finishing: Apply latex, enamel, stains, sealers, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Apartment Turnovers: Prepare and repaint apartments efficiently so units are ready for scheduled move-ins.
• Touch-Ups & Repairs: Perform paint touch-ups and minor drywall repairs in occupied units, common areas, and exterior areas as needed.
• Site Protection: Properly protect flooring, cabinets, fixtures, hardware, outlets, and other surfaces from paint and overspray.
• Common Area & Exterior Painting: Paint hallways, stairwells, lobbies, doors, fencing, siding, exterior trim, and other property areas.
• Color Matching: Match existing paint colors and finishes for repairs and touch-ups.
• Inventory & Equipment: Maintain an organized supply of paint, materials, and equipment and report when supplies need to be replenished.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Follow company safety procedures, use appropriate PPE, maintain a clean work area, and safely use ladders and other equipment.
• Teamwork: Work closely with maintenance technicians, carpenters, property managers, and other staff to complete work efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Paint sprayers

Job description

Woodruff Property Management Company is seeking a skilled and dependable Painter to support property maintenance operations. This role prepares and paints apartment units, common areas, and building exteriors to ensure properties are clean, well-maintained, and ready for new residents.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, works efficiently, and can meet turnover deadlines while delivering high-quality workmanship.