Residential Painter & Maintenance Pro

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

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.