Hotel Painter & Maintenance Technician

The Laura Hotel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Discounted parking

Travel benefits

Pet insurance

Medical and Dental through Anthem Blue

Vision insurance through EyeMed

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

401(k) with employer match

YouDecide discounts

DailyPay benefits

Job summary

The Laura Hotel in Downtown Houston is seeking a skilled Maintenance Painter to maintain interior and exterior surfaces, walls and fixtures. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints and finishes, and help preserve a safe, welcoming environment for guests.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to climb ladders, lift 25–50 lbs, and follow SOPs while supporting energy efficiency and building upkeep. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a teamwork‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED.
• Three years hands-on painting and wallpaper experience.
• Experience with sheetrock, painting and vinyl wall covering.
• Ability to climb ladders, carry heavy equipment, and stand for long periods of time.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all building related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes.
• Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.
• Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint
• Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces
• Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
• Preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic to prevent messes
• Moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project
• Removing fixtures such as doorknobs and light switch covers
• Taping off areas as needed
• Cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when project is complete to maintain all indoor and outdoor painting
• Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of building, furniture, equipment and other structures
• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and smooths interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials
• Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing and ceiling acoustic texturing
• Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products
• Operates compressor, stripping machine, sand blaster, spray equipment and other small powered equipment
• Repairs and installs wall vinyl (wallpaper)
• Identification, safe handling and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Operation of heavy machinery
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School degree or GED

Job description

The Laura Hotel in Downtown Houston is seeking a skilled Maintenance Painter to maintain interior and exterior surfaces, walls and fixtures. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints and finishes, and help preserve a safe, welcoming environment for guests.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to climb ladders, lift 25–50 lbs, and follow SOPs while supporting energy efficiency and building upkeep. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a teamwork‑oriented culture.