Painter/Drywall Technician

Southern Management Co.; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Co. is seeking a Painter/Drywall Technician to join our maintenance team in Lanham, MD. In this full-time role, you will address service requests, maintain supplies, repair drywall, install and finish drywall of various sizes, and ensure painted surfaces meet company standards and applicable laws.

You will document work, participate in on-call rotations, and support safety and training requirements while contributing to community engagement and ongoing property upkeep.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• Capacity to understand and follow directions.
• Competence with technology.
• Knowledge of current occupational hazards.
• Safety consciousness.
• Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry.
• Detailed understanding of painting and drywall profession.
• Ability to repair and replace drywall and to paint interior/exterior surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Address, follow up and document service requests.
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies.
• Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components as needed.
• Install and finish drywall of all sizes and types using current construction methods.
• Prepare areas to be painted: scrape, drywall repair, caulk removal, plate removal, drop cloths.
• Repair drywall and plaster using advances methods.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Maintain personal tools per SMC's Tool Checklist.
• Address emergency maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Following directions

Technology proficiency

Safety awareness

Mathematical/measurement concepts

Heavy lifting

Painting & drywall knowledge

Repair & finishing tasks

Job description

We're seeking a Painter/Drywall Technician with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical asset of the community meets both the company standards and applicable laws.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Address, follow up and document service requests
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
• Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed
• Install and finish drywall of all sizes and types using current construction methods
• Prepare all areas to be painted, to include scraping old paint, drywall repair, caulk removal, electrical plate removal, taping and laying of drop cloths
• Repair drywall and plaster using the most advances methods and materials available
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
• Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
• Address emergency maintenance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Capacity to understand and follow directions
• Competence with technology
• Knowledge of current occupational hazards
• Safety consciousness
• Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
• Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
• Detailed understanding of all aspects of painting and drywall profession
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
  o Repair and replace drywall
  o Effectively paint all components of building interiors, building exteriors, and community grounds
  o Cut and finish doors, windows, and pass throughs
  o Finish and refinish woodwork
  o Properly address moisture-damaged materials

What's required from you:

• Three years of experience in painting or drywall related field(s)
• Successful completion off all basic maintenance classes offered internally and all on-the-job training within one year of hire date

Pay Rate:

$18.35 - $25.38

Summary of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:

• A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
• Continuing Education

You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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