Painter/Maintenance Technician

SEB Realty; Haddon Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SEB Realty is seeking a skilled Maintenance Painter to join our property care team in New Jersey. You will patch walls, prep surfaces, and apply paint and sealants to apartments and common areas, ensuring quality finishes and timely move-ins.

Responsibilities include protecting floors and fixtures, performing light carpentry and general maintenance, inspecting units, and reporting needs to the property manager. This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional painting experience required.
• General maintenance experience beyond painting (basic plumbing, carpentry, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of drywall repair, surface preparation, primers, and paint application.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and ladders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete quality work efficiently.
• Ability to perform physical duties (standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, moving materials).

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls and ceilings for painting by patching holes, repairing drywall, sanding rough spots, scraping peeling paint, and applying primers.
• Protect floors, cabinets, fixtures using drop cloths and tape.
• Apply paint, stain, and sealants to walls and trim.
• Complete painting projects with consistent coverage and clean edges.
• Perform general apartment repairs (carpentry, caulking, door/trim repairs).
• Inspect vacant apartments and complete work to meet move-in deadlines.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain tools and supplies.
• Communicate repair needs and updates to the property manager.

Skills

Painting experience

Maintenance experience

Drywall repair

Tools & ladders

Detail orientation

Physical fitness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare walls and ceilings for painting by patching holes, repairing drywall, sanding rough spots, scraping peeling paint, and applying appropriate primers to stained or damaged surfaces.
• Protect floors, cabinets, light fixtures, and other surfaces using drop cloths, plastic coverings, and painter’s tape.
• Apply paint, stain, and sealants to walls, ceilings, doors, baseboards, and trim using brushes and rollers.
• Complete painting projects with consistent coverage, clean edges, and a professional finish.
• Perform general apartment repairs, including minor carpentry, caulking, and repairs or replacement of doors, trim, blinds, screens, and hardware.
• Inspect vacant apartments, identify needed repairs, and complete assigned work to meet move-in deadlines.
• Keep work areas clean, properly maintain tools and supplies, and remove debris when work is complete.
• Communicate repair needs and project updates to the property manager or maintenance supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional painting experience required, preferably in apartments, multifamily housing, or residential properties.
• General maintenance experience beyond painting (Example: basic plumbing, carpentry, and apartment repairs)
• Strong knowledge of drywall repair, surface preparation, primers, and paint application.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and ladders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete quality work efficiently.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and moving supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.