Maintenance Tech

Martha Franks Retirement Community; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immediate pay access

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) plan with match

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC is seeking a Painter / Maintenance Associate to join our Plant Operations team full-time. This role focuses on surface preparation, painting, drywall repair, and assisting with general facility maintenance on resident apartments and campus areas.

We value high-quality craftsmanship, safety, and a friendly demeanor around seniors and staff. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong teamwork are offered as part of our supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional painting experience; basic maintenance skills.
• Proficiency with brushes, rollers, sprayers; surface patching and drywall repair.

Responsibilities

• Paint interior and exterior surfaces and prep areas across campus.
• Repair drywall, patch plaster, and touch up vacant units for turnovers.
• Assist with routine maintenance work orders and light carpentry.
• Perform preventive checks on hallways and exteriors; maintain safe, clean work areas.

Skills

Painting

Surface prep

Drywall repair

General maintenance

Tools

Paint sprayers

Caulking tools

Job description

Painter / Maintenance Associate (Full-Time)

Location: Laurens, SC

Facility: Martha Franks Retirement Community

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Plant Operations / Maintenance

Management: Proudly managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance

About Us

Located in Laurens, South Carolina, Martha Franks Retirement Community provides compassionate, high-quality care and vibrant living for seniors across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Proudly managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance, our campus offers a supportive, family-like atmosphere where every team member plays a direct role in creating a safe, comfortable, and beautiful environment for our residents.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and attentive Painter / Maintenance Associate to join our Plant Operations team full-time!

In this dual-purpose role, your primary focus will be surface preparation, painting, and drywall repair across resident apartments, care units, and common campus areas. You will also assist our maintenance team with general facility repairs, room turnovers, and preventive maintenance tasks. If you take pride in high-quality craftsmanship and enjoy making a community look its best for seniors, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Painting & Surface Prep: Inspect, prep, spackle, sand, prime, and paint interior and exterior surfaces (drywall, wood, trim, doors, and masonry) across the campus.

• Apartment Turnovers: Repair drywall holes, patch plaster, touch up trim, and repaint vacant resident units to ensure timely, high-standard move-in readiness.

• General Maintenance Support: Assist with routine maintenance work orders, including light plumbing, fixture replacement, minor carpentry, hardware repairs, and moving furniture/equipment as needed.

• Preventive Care: Perform regular inspections of common hallways, stairwells, and exterior facades to identify and touch up scuffs, wear, or damaged finishes.

• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain clean, safe work areas; properly store, handle, and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials following OSHA and community safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of professional painting experience (residential, commercial, or healthcare facility preferred); basic general maintenance skills required.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with various application methods (brushes, rollers, sprayers), surface patching, caulking, color matching, and drywall repair.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, stretch, climb ladders/scaffolding, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs regularly.

• Work Ethic: Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and dependable with strong time-management skills.

• The Heart: A respectful, friendly demeanor when working around senior residents, family members, and staff.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Hourly rate based on experience with steady, full-time hours.

• Immediate Pay Access: On-demand access to earned wages before payday using the RAIN app!

• Comprehensive Benefits: High-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO allowance and paid holidays.

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company matching options.

• Supportive Leadership: A welcoming work environment backed by dedicated facility leadership and regional operational support from Oakdale Seniors Alliance.