Painter

South Oxford Management; New London (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Vision

401(k) Retirement w/ Match

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Rent Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

South Oxford Management is seeking a Maintenance Painter to prep, paint, and repair building surfaces across our CT communities. You will maintain interior and exterior finishes, ensuring curb appeal and resident satisfaction. The role requires a valid driver’s license and on-site work five days a week.

Join a team that values safety, quality, and reliable service. You will work with the maintenance supervisor and community management to schedule tasks and prioritize repairs while upholding

Qualifications

• Proven painting experience in residential/communal spaces.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and apply coatings to interior/exterior areas.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching as needed.
• Apply paint and coatings to interior/exterior surfaces.
• Repair surface damage like cracks and water stains.
• Protect furniture, floors, and fixtures during work.
• Maintain consistent finishes to support curb appeal.
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs as directed.
• Keep areas clean, safe, and functional.
• Maintain and inventory painting supplies and tools.
• Coordinate with maintenance team on schedules and priorities.
• Respond promptly to painting work orders with a customer-first attitude.

Skills

Paint application

Surface prep

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Driving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint tools

Ladders/Lifts

Safety gear

Job description

Career Opportunities with South Oxford Management

Who We Are

South Oxford Management is a leading full-service property management company with a presence in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our residents and team members alike. Our owners and leadership team bring extensive industry experience, ensuring that quality and excellence are woven into every facet of our operations—from asset management to leasing. We are passionate about creating positive experiences and believe in putting people first. When you become a part of South Oxford Management, you join a supportive team that values learning, encourages idea sharing, and actively engages in team building and community service activities.

How You Will Contribute

The Maintenance Painter prepares, paints, and repairs building surfaces while handling basic facility upkeep, keeping building interiors and exteriors clean and functional. This role fixes surface damage and applies protective and decorative coatings that keep the community looking its best.

The Maintenance Painter sets the tone for curb appeal, both inside and out. The appearance of the community's exterior and interior common areas directly affects whether it's a desirable home for current and future residents.

Things You Will Do

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, wire-brushing walls, patching, and priming as needed.
• Apply paint, stain, and protective or decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, doors, trim, railings, and common areas
• Identify and repair surface damage such as cracks, holes, water stains, and peeling or chipped paint
• Cover furniture, floors, and trim with drop cloths, and remove switch plates or fixtures to prevent damage.
• Maintain a consistent, high-quality finish across buildings to support curb appeal and resident satisfaction
• Perform basic facility upkeep and minor repairs assigned
• Keep building interiors and exteriors clean, safe, and functional
• Maintain painting equipment, tools, and supplies, and keep an accurate inventory of materials
• Coordinate with the maintenance team and community management on scheduling and priorities
• Respond promptly to work orders related to painting and surface repair and respond to resident work orders with a customer-first attitude.

Safety

• Follow safety protocols when working with paints, solvents, and equipment, including ladders and lifts
• Wear protective safety gear, follow hazardous material disposal rules, and clean the work area after finishing tasks.
• Be mindful of the condition of the community and initiate action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Think safety first and ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.
• Report major repairs and needs to the maintenance supervisor and property manager.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance.

Customer Service

• Provide outstanding and proven customer service to residents and future residents.
• Inspect and help coordinate all repairs and services.
• Help your team anticipate problems that residents might have before they even occur.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.

Things You Will Need

• You must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work on-site five days a week; this role is not remote or hybrid eligible
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work a flexible work week, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call hours.
• Sharp professional appearance.
• Must be able to walk the property, which includes climbing stairs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, push, pull, reach, and carry supplies.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Travel up to 10% or rarely.

Skills

• General knowledge of all things pertaining to property maintenance.
• Skilled in the proper use, application, and clean-up of paint and supplies
• Familiarity with various coating types (latex, epoxy, enamel) and safe operation of hand and power tools.
• Have a steady hand, good eyesight, and dexterity when using painting tools and machinery.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, including EPA and OSHA regulations.
• South Oxford Management is proud to provide training and licensing opportunities for experienced individuals ready to take the next step.

What We Will Provide You

South Oxford Management provides a range of insurance options and benefits for our full-time team members. Including:

• $21 to $23 per hour.
• Medical/Rx
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Legal/ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement w/ Match + Immediate Vesting
• Paid Holidays and Time Off (3+ weeks)
• Rent Discount (30%)
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000/year)
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Rewards and Recognition

You’re exceptional. Let us make you feel it. Join our team.

South Oxford Management LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. South Oxford uses E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, where permitted by state law.

South Oxford Management LLC is committed to providing a workplace that is free from the use, sale, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol as well as free from the abusive use of legal drugs or alcohol. All job applicants are required to take and successfully complete a drug and/or alcohol test before they will be permitted to begin employment. Applicants that refuse to take a test or do not cooperate with the test representatives will not be permitted to begin employment. If a test yields a positive result for drugs or alcohol, the Company may withdraw the offer of employment to an applicant where permitted by state law.