Painter

SustainableHR; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits

Stable, long-term employment opportunities

Job summary

SustainableHR is looking for a dependable Corporate Painter to work in the Madison-area portfolio, supporting residential and commercial properties. The role involves preparing and painting surfaces, ensuring a clean and professional appearance across properties.

Ideal candidates will have over a year of relevant experience and will support a variety of tasks in collaboration with maintenance teams while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of painting, maintenance, or related trade experience preferred.
• Experience with apartment turnovers, residential painting, or commercial painting is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting including sanding, patching, sealing, priming, and minor drywall repair.
• Paint and finish apartment units, common areas, offices, and exterior building surfaces.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance staff and leadership regarding project timelines.

Skills

Painting and finishing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

1+ years of painting experience

Tools

Painting equipment and tools

Job description

Corporate Painter

Location: Madison-area portfolio with local travel
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay + benefits

Position Overview

A growing property management and real estate organization is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Corporate Painter to support residential and commercial properties throughout the portfolio.

This role is responsible for painting apartment turnovers, common areas, and interior/exterior building surfaces while helping maintain a clean, professional appearance across multiple properties. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in quality workmanship, and is comfortable working independently as well as alongside maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting including sanding, patching, sealing, priming, and minor drywall repair.
• Paint and finish apartment units, common areas, offices, and exterior building surfaces.
• Complete apartment turnover painting projects within designated timelines.
• Assist with texturing, spraying, and basic surface restoration work as needed.
• Operate and maintain painting equipment and tools in a safe and professional manner.
• Support light maintenance or general labor tasks when needed.
• Help maintain clean and organized work areas across assigned properties.
• Follow OSHA standards and company safety procedures at all times.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and safety sessions as requested.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance staff, property teams, and leadership regarding project timelines and supply needs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of painting, maintenance, or related trade experience preferred.
• Experience with apartment turnovers, residential painting, or commercial painting is highly desirable.
• Lead certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with team members and residents.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transport materials, tools, and equipment regularly.
• Comfortable standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in tight spaces or at heights.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of performing repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.

Additional Information

• Local travel between properties is required.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed based on operational demands.
• Opportunity for stable, long-term employment within a growing organization.