Painter (PRN/On-Call)

Goodwin House Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

ESL Tutoring

Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000

Free Meals, Fitness Center Access

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Alexandria, VA seeks a skilled painter to maintain resident apartments and common areas. You will perform interior and exterior painting, wall coverings, drywall patching, and light carpentry while meeting turnover deadlines. The role offers Monday–Friday 7am–3pm and pay of $26/hr.

Join a mission-driven nonprofit focused on care and quality living. Candidates should have 3–5 years in residential painting, experience with wall coverings, and ability to use power tools safely.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional painting, drywall finishing, and light carpentry.
• Working knowledge of commercial and residential painting and wall covering.
• Ability to work efficiently under turnover deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Ability to use power tools and painting equipment.
• Strong team player mentality and willingness to assist with general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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 a new-like condition for new residents.
• Perform custom painting/wall covering services as contracted by residents.
• Patching and sanding repairs and use of drywall tools as needed.
• Prepare written communications to request materials and report on work orders.
• Assist with light maintenance duties as needed.
• Identify and repair scuffs, dents, or damage in hallways and spaces.
• Handle finish carpentry including baseboards, trim, cabinetry, and doors.
• Assist facilities team with basic plumbing and lighting updates; respond to emergencies.
• Maintain a clean workspace and inventory of materials, ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Painting

Drywall finishing

Light carpentry

Power tools

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwin Living is a mission-driven nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. We support, honor and uplift older adults and the people who care for them by creating a workplace rooted in purpose, belonging and growth. Our culture has earned consistent recognition, including Top Workplace honors in the D.C. region since 2019, national recognition by USA Today and Nurse.com, and Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards recognition since 2022. These honors are based on team member feedback and reflect what our team values most.

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

We offer a pay of $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.

A sampling of our many benefits!

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:

• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! 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. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

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.