Experienced Drywall/Painter

Embassy Suites; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Hotel is seeking an experienced Drywall / Painter to join our Maintenance Team. The ideal candidate will perform drywall installation, repair, finishing, and interior painting throughout the hotel to maintain a clean, attractive environment for guests and staff.

We value reliable, detail-oriented professionals with strong problem-solving and communication skills who can work independently or as part of a team while adhering to safety and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive drywall repair, installation, finishing, and painting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform drywall installation, repair, patching, and finishing throughout the hotel.
• Carry out interior painting and touch-up work in guest rooms and common areas.
• Prepare surfaces and match colors for consistent finishes.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate maintenance needs to management promptly.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Problem solving

Reliability

Tools

Drywall tools

Painting tools

Job description

Embassy Suites Hotel is currently seeking an experienced Drywall / Painter to join our growing Maintenance Team!

We are looking for a skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented professional with strong drywall and painting experience. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and help maintain a clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment for our guests and team members.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform drywall installation, repair, patching, and finishing throughout the hotel.
• Complete drywall taping, mudding, sanding, and texturing as needed.
• Repair holes, cracks, dents, water damage, and other wall or ceiling imperfections.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and priming.
• Perform interior painting and touch-up work in guest rooms, hallways, meeting rooms, common areas, and back-of-house areas.
• Match existing paint colors, textures, and finishes to maintain a consistent appearance.
• Repair and repaint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other painted surfaces.
• Perform caulking and minor wall repairs in guest rooms and common areas.
• Identify areas requiring repair or painting and communicate maintenance needs to management.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas before, during, and after each project.
• Safely operate and maintain painting and drywall tools and equipment.
• Follow proper safety procedures when using ladders, tools, equipment, paints, and other materials.
• Protect furniture, flooring, fixtures, and guest belongings during maintenance and painting projects.
• Assist with general hotel maintenance duties when needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Follow all hotel, brand, and company safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional attitude toward guests, employees, and management at all times.

Requirements

• Experienced professional only.
• Proven experience in drywall repair, installation, finishing, and painting.
• Strong knowledge of drywall taping, mudding, sanding, patching, and finishing techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with interior painting and surface preparation.
• Ability to properly prepare surfaces and achieve a professional-quality finish.
• Ability to match existing paint colors, textures, and finishes.
• Knowledge of proper use and care of drywall, painting, and maintenance tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and detail-oriented.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete maintenance projects in a timely manner.
• Hotel, apartment, commercial, or other professional maintenance experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to safely work from ladders and at elevated heights.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as sanding, painting, patching, and finishing.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and painting equipment.
• Ability to work in guest rooms, hallways, common areas, and other hotel environments.

Work Environment

• Work is performed throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, hallways, meeting rooms, common areas, and back-of-house areas.
• Must be able to work around paint, drywall dust, cleaning products, tools, and maintenance equipment while following appropriate safety procedures.
• Must maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vesta Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, training, and access to benefits.