Painter (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living Career Center; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance for Career Development

Student Loan Repayment Program

Retirement Plan- 401(k)

Free Meals

Access to a Fitness Center

Access to a Pool

Job summary

Goodwin Living Career Center in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a skilled painter responsible for performing resident apartment and common area painting and maintenance. The role requires experience in professional painting and drywall finishing, along with light carpentry skills.

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with an hourly rate of $26. Additionally, employees enjoy various benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional painting, drywall finishing, and light carpentry.
• Must have a working knowledge of commercial and residential painting and wall covering.
• Ability to work efficiently under turnover deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Ability to use power tools and painting equipment.
• Strong team player mentality with willingness to assist in general maintenance beyond primary trade skills.
• Three to five years of experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential painting/wall covering as scheduled.
• Maintain high traffic common areas through painting and wall covering.
• Perform drywall patching and sanding repairs as needed.
• Handle finish carpentry, including installing or repairing baseboards, trim, cabinetry, and doors.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing and lighting updates.

Skills

Professional painting

Drywall finishing

Light carpentry

Power tools usage

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The painter is responsible for performing responsive, accurate and efficient resident apartment and common area painting and wall coverings. Duties to include (but not limited to) the interior and exterior maintenance of painted areas of the community.

The schedule for this position is M-F 7am-3pm

$26/hr

Duties

• Perform residential painting/wall covering as scheduled.
• Maintain the esthetics of high traffic common areas. (Painting and wall covering).
• Restore painted areas in vacated apartments to new-like conditions for new residents
• Perform custom painting/wall covering services as contracted by residents.
• Expertly perform drywall patching and sanding repairs as needed.
• Prepare written communications as required to request painting/wall covering materials and supplies and to report on the completion of each work order.
• Assist the department with light maintenance duties as needed and assigned.
• Proactively identify and repair scuffs, dents, or damage in hallways, lobbies, and amenity spaces.
• Handle finish carpentry, including installing or repairing baseboards, trim, cabinetry, and doors.
• Assist the broader facilities team with general maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing, lighting updates, and emergencies including snow removal, leak response, etc.
• Maintain a clean workspace, manage material inventory, and ensure all work complies with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional painting, drywall finishing, and light carpentry.
• Must have a working knowledge of commercial and residential painting and wall covering.
• Ability to work efficiently under turnover deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Ability to use power tools and painting equipment.
• Strong team player mentality with willingness to assist in general maintenance beyond primary trade skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of experience in a residential setting.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.