Maintenance Technician - Painter

Zidan Management Group, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick Pay

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Candlewyck Apartments seeks a dependable Painter to service three Kalamazoo-area communities. The role travels between Candlewyck Apartments and Arbor Pointe Apartments in Battle Creek, offering full-time hours and a base hourly rate.

You will prep, paint, and maintain surfaces, coordinating with property managers to complete projects on schedule. Applicants should be capable of lifting, climbing, and using standard painting tools, while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
• Willingness to travel between Kalamazoo & Battle Creek properties.
• Equipment: wear safety shoes and equipment.
• Work hours: 40 hours per week; weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Washes, sands, and applies paint to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Repairs surfaces before painting and matches color schemes.
• Operate painting-related tools and equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas daily.

Skills

Physically fit

Travel between Kalamazoo & Battle C re

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Tools

Scaffolding

Ladders

Spray equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician - PAINTER - Join Our Team at Candlewyck Apartments!

Location: Candlewyck Apartments (100 East Candlewyck Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001)

About Us:

At Candlewyck Apartments, we take pride in providing exceptional living spaces for our residents. As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and safety of our community.

Job Summary

Zidan Management Group is hiring a dependable and skilled Painter to serve three residential communities in Kalamazoo, MI area. This full-time traveling role involves regular movement between Candlewyck Apartments & Arbor Pointe Apartments (Battle Creek, MI). The Painter will work closely with Property Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to complete painting projects and support general property upkeep.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Routinely performs the following duties:
  • Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering, or applying any other related materials.
  • Repairs surfaces to be painted including plastering, sheetrock finishing, and applying wood putty.
  • May erect various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area to be repaired, prepped, or painted.
  • Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior of buildings, signage, and other surfaces.
  • May assist in selecting appropriate products and determining new color schemes.
  • May be required to match existing paint or stain on surfaces.
  • May be required to operate compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
  • Cleans-up work area and equipment on a daily basis.
• Experienced in identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and other hazardous materials according to MSDS and ensures compliance with established guidelines.
• Estimates and requisitions materials as needed from Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager, or Regional Manager.
• Lends assistance removing debris and trash from apartments, i.e. moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
• Assists in keeping grounds clean at all times.
• May be asked to deliver notices to apartments.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Qualifications

• Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
• Willingness to travel between both Kalamazoo & Battle Creek properties.
• Equipment requirements: Required to wear appropriate shoes and safety equipment.
• Work hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekends may also be required as circumstances warrant.

Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Monthly bonus per unit ($125 per renewal) shared among all employees.
• Quarterly KPI bonus.
• Hourly pay $25-$35 (depending on the candidate's experience and certifications).
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Expected hours: 40 per week.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• 10 Days Paid Holiday (Including your birthday!).
• Paid time off.
• Sick Pay.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Life insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.