Painter

Harbor Point, Stamford; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Discount at BLT properties

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

BLT is seeking an experienced Painter to join our maintenance team at a luxury apartment complex in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves interior apartment painting, surface prep, and light maintenance to support an immaculate community.

You will work from detailed tasks, use brushes, rollers and sprayers, and ensure high-quality finishes. A minimum of 1 year in multifamily or commercial settings and the ability to work efficiently in a team are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience as a Painter in multifamily residential or commercial real estate.
• Proficiency with brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
• Strong attention to detail with color-matching skills.
• Physical stamina for repetitive tasks and lifting heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of paint properties, finishes, and preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Interior Apartment Painting: Perform detailed interior painting of apartments, including preparations such as spackling, sanding, priming, caulking, masking, and taping to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Surface Preparation: Use drop cloths and other protective coverings to maintain cleanliness; apply primer, tape, and prepare surfaces as needed for painting.
• Light Maintenance Duties: Assist maintenance personnel with minor repairs and support various projects, contributing to an efficient and well-kept community.
• Turnover Preparation: Ensure apartments are fully prepared for new move-ins by completing paint touch-ups and addressing any surface repairs.
• Orderly Work Area: Maintain a clean, neat, and organized workspace, ensuring all tools and supplies are stored properly after completing painting or maintenance tasks.
• Work Order Management: Schedule, monitor, and fulfill work order requests from the supervisor, community staff, or residents in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Painting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Brushes & Rollers

Sprayers

Surface prep tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Painter to join our maintenance team at a luxury apartment complex in Jersey City, NJ. The Painter will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic quality of residential units, common areas, and external facilities through painting, patching, and other surface preparations. This role is essential to ensuring the visual appeal and overall satisfaction of our residents.

Key Responsibilities Of a Painter

• Interior Apartment Painting: Perform detailed interior painting of apartments, including preparations such as spackling, sanding, priming, caulking, masking, and taping to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Surface Preparation: Use drop cloths and other protective coverings to maintain cleanliness; apply primer, tape, and prepare surfaces as needed for painting.
• Light Maintenance Duties: Assist maintenance personnel with minor repairs and support various projects, contributing to an efficient and well-kept community.
• Turnover Preparation: Ensure apartments are fully prepared for new move-ins by completing paint touch-ups and addressing any surface repairs.
• Orderly Work Area: Maintain a clean, neat, and organized workspace, ensuring all tools and supplies are stored properly after completing painting or maintenance tasks.
• Work Order Management: Schedule, monitor, and fulfill work order requests from the supervisor, community staff, or residents in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications of a Painter:

• 1+ years\' experience as a Painter in multifamily residential or commercial real estate.
• Proficiency in using various painting tools and equipment, including brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent color-matching skills.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift/move heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of paint properties, finishes, and preparation techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in apartment complexes or similar settings.
• Basic knowledge of drywall repair and minor carpentry for wall preparation.

Compensation Package Includes:

• Competitive hourly rate of $19-21/hr
• Housing Discount at BLT properties
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401k Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid holidays

BLT is an equal opportunity employer