Painter & Maintenance Specialist - Senior Living

Longhorn Village; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA

Short Term Disability, Accident, Life

Vacation and Sick time

403B Retirement Savings Plan with +EMP

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Meal Program

Job summary

Longhorn Village in Austin, TX is seeking an Experienced Painter to maintain the appearance and safety of our retirement community. You will perform interior and exterior painting, surface prep, drywall repairs, and related maintenance with minimal disruption to residents and daily operations.

You will work closely with nursing, housekeeping, and maintenance teams, protecting residents' belongings and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
• High School education or GED required; graduate of accredited technical school preferred but not required.
• Minimum of one to three years of hands-on maintenance and/or mechanical experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certifications or licenses may be required by local authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior painting of resident rooms, hallways, common areas, offices, dining areas, maintenance areas, and other community spaces.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and repairing holes, cracks, and damaged drywall.
• Apply paint, primer, stain, sealant, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and other appropriate equipment.
• Perform drywall patching and minor wall repairs as needed.
• Complete resident room touch-ups and painting associated with room turnovers.
• Protect furniture, flooring, resident belongings, fixtures, and equipment before beginning work.
• Properly set up and maintain work areas to minimize inconvenience and maintain the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Use appropriate signage, barriers, and other safety measures when working in resident or public areas.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies in clean and safe working condition.
• Properly store paints, chemicals, solvents, and other materials in accordance with procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Monitor paint and supply inventory and notify the supervisor when additional materials are needed.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements when using paints, chemicals, and related products.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures when working in resident care areas.
• Coordinate work with nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to minimize disruption to residents.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, personal property, and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees.
• Assist the Maintenance/Plant Operations Department with minor maintenance duties when necessary and within the employee's training and abilities.
• Follow all facility policies, OSHA requirements, fire and life-safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or potential hazards to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Follow written/verbal directions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical school graduate (preferred)

Job description

Longhorn Village in Austin, TX is seeking an Experienced Painter to maintain the appearance and safety of our retirement community. You will perform interior and exterior painting, surface prep, drywall repairs, and related maintenance with minimal disruption to residents and daily operations.

You will work closely with nursing, housekeeping, and maintenance teams, protecting residents' belongings and following safety procedures.