Painter/Building Services Technician

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living is seeking a Painter/Building Services Technician to maintain paint on community surfaces and support general maintenance needs. You will work under supervision to plan and execute painting projects, protect areas, and ensure finishes hold up under resident use.

The role requires a High School Diploma, at least 3 years of painting experience, and a keen eye for color and detail. You will contribute to safety, housekeeping, and routine upkeep across the environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years prior painting experience.
• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts.
• Attention to detail required.
• Must have basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability for routine maintenance/repair.
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor to determine painting requirements and assist with decisions for projects.
• Assemble scaffolding as required.
• Preserve trim, flooring, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other coverings to prevent paint damage.
• Set up ventilation equipment to prevent fumes.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, filling holes and sanding until smooth.
• Apply primer and sealants as needed.
• Mix and match paints and finishes to specifications.
• Apply paint, stain and finishes using brushes, rollers or sprayers.
• Maintain paint supplies inventory and inform supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Remove old finishes with scrapers and chemicals as needed.
• Estimate time and material costs for painting projects.
• Clean machines and work areas after use.
• Review and complete work orders promptly.
• Remove and reinstall fixtures as required.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, buildings, apartments and equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs.
• Advise supervisor on equipment condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Painter/Building Services (Maintenance) Technician

At Cedarbrook Senior Living, we work hard every day to find out what “Celebrating Life Every Day!” means to our residents and their families, then we help them achieve these goals. We are seeking a dynamic Painter/Maintenance Technician for our community.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor to determine painting requirements and assist with making decisions for projects.
• Assemble scaffolding as required.
• Preserves trim, flooring, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint.
• Assembles ventilators and other safety equipment to prevent unhealthy fumes.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, filling holes and cracks with putty, and sanding until smooth.
• Applies primer and other sealants to paint surfaces to ensure paint remains in place.
• Mix and match paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications.
• Applies paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers.
• Maintains an inventory of paint supplies and notifying supervisor if additional supplies are needed.
• Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds, etc.
• Estimating time and material costs on painting projects.
• Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.
• Reviews, implements, and completes work orders and assignments in a timely manner.
• Removes and reinstalling fixtures (i.e. doorknobs, electric switch covers) as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance duties to complete all service requests for repair and maintenance of all grounds, buildings, apartment homes, and equipment in a timely manner.
• Assists with preventative maintenance program.
• Advises supervisor regarding the condition of equipment and furnishings of the community.
• Assists with Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation procedures.
• Assists with Housekeeping services.

Educational/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience with painting and working with painting tools and materials.
• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts.
• Attention to detail required.
• Must have basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a basic knowledge of construction principles.
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Earned Sick Time
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• etc.

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