Drywall & Painting Technician

Socket.dev; Harbinger (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Realty, Outer Banks, NC, seeks a Drywall & Painting Technician for full-time, year-round work. The role offers a salary range of $47,840-$56,160 per year, with compensation based on experience. You will estimate, schedule, and perform drywall and painting tasks to keep vacation homes and guests satisfied.

We value applicants with 2+ years in drywall finishing, wallpaper, and paint. A valid driver's license (3+ years, clean record) is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with drywall finishing, wallpaper, and paint/stain applications.
• Basic carpentry skills (advanced carpentry or drywall/finishing experience a plus).
• A valid driver’s license held for 3+ years with a favorable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates and complete work orders for drywall & painting jobs.
• Apply/repair drywall finishes (knock-down, flat, orange peel), wallpaper, and trim/door finishes.
• Work with various paints, stains, and finishes.
• Perform basic general maintenance as needed.

Skills

Drywall finishing

Wallpaper

Paint/stain applications

Basic carpentry

Job description

Drywall & Painting Technician— Sun Realty

Outer Banks, NC | Full-Time, Year-Round | $47,840-56,160/year (based on experience)

Sun Realty has managed vacation homes on the Outer Banks for over 46 years. We're hiring a Drywall & Painting Technician to keep our homeowners' properties in top shape and our guests' stays problem-free.

What you'll do

• Provide estimates and complete work orders for drywall & painting jobs.
• Apply/repair drywall finishes (knock-down, flat, orange peel), wallpaper, and trim/door finishes.
• Work with various paints, stains, and finishes.
• Perform basic general maintenance as needed.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of experience with drywall finishing, wallpaper, and paint/stain applications.
• Basic carpentry skills (advanced carpentry or drywall/finishing experience a plus).
• A valid driver's license, held for 3+ years, with a favorable driving record.

Schedule

This role includes weekend and holiday shifts, with occasional seasonal overtime, rotating after-hours shifts (additional pay) — vacation properties don't take weekends off, and neither do we. In exchange, you'll get:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits Package including 401(k), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid leave and holidays
• Steady, year-round work (not seasonal)

The physical side of the job

You’ll be on your feet, climbing ladders and stairs, working in attics and crawl spaces, and lifting up to 50–85+ lbs. You’ll also be driving between properties in all kinds of weather. If you’re comfortable with hands-on physical work outdoors and don’t mind a fast pace, you’ll fit right in.

All qualified job applications will be considered. Sun Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employment employer without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities — reach out to our HR team to discuss.

Requirements

Physical/Mental Demands: Hearing, speaking, seeing, walking, standing, sitting, driving, reaching bending climbing steps/ladders, and lifting 50-85+ pounds; reading, comprehension, legible writing skills and effective written and verbal communication in the English language.

Machines/Equipment: A valid, active driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years (clean MVR); the operation of basic tools and equipment; smart phone or similar electronic device.

Work Environment: Exposed to outside weather conditions, fast paced, physically strenuous; working in attics or crawl spaces; climbing flights of steps inside and out; maneuvering a vehicle in congested traffic.