Maintenance and Paint Specialist

Cortland; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance and Paint Specialist, where your skills will shine in maintaining high-quality living spaces. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure timely project completion while adhering to safety standards. With a focus on detail and quality, your contributions will directly impact residents' experiences, making every day an opportunity to excel. If you have a passion for painting and maintenance, this role offers the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your input and fosters innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in interior residential painting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete painting tasks and small drywall repairs as needed.
• Interact with residents to resolve maintenance issues.

Skills

Interior Residential Painting

Drywall Repairs

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures

Maintenance Management Software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Spray Equipment

Roller and Brush

Job description

Intro

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence.With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Job Overview

As a Maintenance and Paint Specialist, you collaborate with the leadership team to meet your daily goals. You also assist with any other painting needs as necessary to always maintain the highest level of quality.

Roles You Will Play

• Complete at least one full apartment home paint or two touch-up apartment home paints per day; assist with other painting needs as requested by the Service Manager
• Complete small drywall repairs and paint prep functions
• Assist in consistent completion of daily paint shop opening/closing tasks
• Report any issues or concerns that arise affecting schedule or timely completion of painting tasks
• Interact with the residents to identify, diagnose, repair, and resolve issues related to electrical, plumbing, A/C and heating systems, appliances, stairs, railings, gas fixtures, carpet, tiles, flooring, etc
• Correct any unsafe conditions like open holes, broken glass or gates, broken lights, etc., and immediately assign the work to the ready staff to ensure completion of work on time

The Standard Keeper

• Ensure that Cortland’s standards for the performance of painting-related functions and individual associate presentation are consistently maintained
• Make sure that the paint shop is consistently well stocked, clean/debris free, and set up and maintained to Cortland’s standards
• Report any support needs or training requests that will enhance the ability to perform the role and complete required duties in a timely manner

The Impact You Can Make

• Your team’s projects are completed on time, within budget, at the highest quality, and with a green emphasis.
• The operational success rate for the projects you support have never been higher, thanks to your close attention to detail and recommendations for improvement.
• The Service Manager raves about your eye for detail and willingness to help develop more efficient processes.

Building Blocks of Success

• Strong 2+ years of experience within interior residential painting; custom home painting is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of spray equipment, elevated safety procedures, and OSHA and MSDS regulations
• Proficient with roller and brush work along with spraying, including spray prep work; ability to repair paint spray or trade equipment is a plus
• Capability to complete small drywall repairs to include matching texture; larger project ability is a plus
• Ability to work on ladders or scaffolding as needed
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Strong ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills; English speaking preferred
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends as needed
• Working knowledge of maintenance management software a plus or must be willing to learn

Outro

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email [e-mail] or call 404.965.3988.

Cortland is a drug-free workplace.

Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.