Lead Painter/Drywall Finisher

Kendal at Hanover; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off programs

Onsite childcare

Access to a 24/7 fitness center and pool

Professional training and development

Job summary

Kendal at Hanover in Hanover, NH is seeking a skilled Lead Painter/Drywall Finisher to join our Facilities team. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining interior and exterior surfaces, leading projects, and ensuring safety compliance in a supportive community environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and over 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in customer service, communication, and organizational management. This role offers competitive pay rates from $25.00 to $32.00 per hour based on experience, plus exceptional benefits including medical insurance and onsite childcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in painting.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate and interact respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead painting projects and coordinate with staff.
• Perform surface preparation: patching, sanding, taping.
• Ensure quality control and safety compliance.

Skills

Customer service experience

Proficiency in residential/commercial painting techniques

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

High school degree

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

Hanover NH
67 Cummings Rd
Hanover, NH 03755, USA

Kendal at Hanover is a non‑profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, employing over 300 staff members and home to 400 residents. We believe in providing a rich environment for growth and learning in a manner that works for you, including an emphasis on true work/life balance.

Kendal at Hanover is seeking a skilled and dependable First Shift Lead Painter/Drywall Finisher to join our Facilities team. You’ll be responsible for preparing, painting, refinishing, and maintaining interior and exterior surfaces across our campus, including resident apartments, healthcare areas, offices, and community spaces.

The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

You also must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license for this position.

Primary roles and responsibilities include:

• Lead painting projects and coordinate with internal staff and contractors
• Perform surface preparation: patching, sanding, taping, priming, sealing
• Apply paint, stains, and coatings using industry best practices
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment, respecting resident living spaces
• Accurately document work in our computer systems and communicate updates
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and timely project completion
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and team members

The successful candidate for this role will have a high school degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with lead or supervisory experience preferred. Customer service experience is preferred, with a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact respectfully and effectively with a diverse group of people, to work independently as well as part of a team. Proficiency in residential/commercial painting techniques and safety standards, strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, and basic computer skills (work order systems experience a plus) are required. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

Kendal at Hanover offers a competitive hourly rate plus generous evening/night/weekend shift differentials. Kendal also offers exceptional benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, generous Paid Time Off programs, onsite childcare, free access to a 24/7 fitness center and pool, professional training, and development and growth opportunities.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

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