Painter

Davidson Hospitality Group; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K match

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Job summary

Key West Historic Inns, part of the Davidson Hospitality Group, seeks a skilled Painter to preserve the appearance of our historic boutique hotels in Key West. You will prepare surfaces, apply paints and finishes, repair drywall, and maintain guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas to the highest standards.

Work closely with the Engineering team to protect historic charm while delivering quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of professional painting experience in hospitality, commercial, residential, or institutional settings preferred.
• Experience with drywall repair, surface preparation, texture matching, and finish work.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, materials, tools, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, and repairing drywall as needed.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, sealants, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Match paint colors and finishes to maintain consistency throughout the property.
• Repair minor drywall damage, cracks, holes, and other surface imperfections before painting.
• Maintain the appearance of guest rooms and public areas through routine touch-up painting and scheduled projects.
• Protect furniture, fixtures, flooring, and surrounding areas before beginning painting projects.

Skills

Drywall repair

Surface preparation

Paint application

Detail oriented

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne. Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at www.keywesthistoricinns.com for more information.

Overview

Key West Historic Inns is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Painter to join our Engineering team. If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy transforming spaces, and have a passion for maintaining beautiful historic properties, we'd love to hear from you.As a Painter, you will play an important role in preserving the appearance and character of our boutique hotel collection. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying paint and finishes, repairing drywall, and ensuring guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with the Engineering team, you'll help create an inviting environment that enhances the guest experience while preserving the charm of our historic properties.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and hotel equipment to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, and repairing drywall as needed.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, sealants, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Match paint colors and finishes to maintain consistency throughout the property.
• Repair minor drywall damage, cracks, holes, and other surface imperfections before painting.
• Maintain the appearance of guest rooms, public areas, offices, and back-of-house spaces through routine touch-up painting and scheduled projects.
• Protect furniture, fixtures, flooring, and surrounding areas before beginning painting projects.
• Inspect completed work to ensure a high-quality finish and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain paint supplies, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and proper handling of paints, chemicals, and equipment.
• Assist the Engineering team with general maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance projects, and special projects as needed.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests while minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly dispose of materials in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of professional painting experience in hospitality, commercial, residential, or institutional settings preferred.
• Experience with drywall repair, surface preparation, texture matching, and finish work.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, materials, tools, and safety practices.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and painting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with guests and team members.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement of the jurisdiction.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency call-ins as business needs require.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.