Temporary Painter / Exterior Maintenance Technician

Joseph Abboud; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,352 - 26,725; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Abboud is seeking a Painter / Exterior Maintenance Technician in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This temporary position involves crucial exterior painting tasks, such as surface preparation and roof flashing support. Candidates should have experience in painting, basic carpentry, and ability to work outdoors. A salary range of $15.50 to $19.40 per hour is offered, which may increase based on merit and experience. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality workmanship and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in exterior painting and surface preparation.
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic carpentry skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior painting tasks including scraping, sanding, caulking.
• Safely use ladders and work at heights in compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with roof flashing projects.

Skills

Exterior painting experience

Proficiency with hand tools

Basic carpentry skills

Ladder safety and physical labor

Attention to detail

Job description

Painter / Exterior Maintenance Technician

About The Job

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Painter / Exterior Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of outdoor painting and repair tasks. This role involves surface preparation, painting, basic carpentry, and support work on roof flashing projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable working outdoors, using ladders, and handling a range of tools and equipment. This is a temporary position for the summer of 2026.

What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities

• Perform exterior painting tasks including scraping, sanding, caulking, and surface preparation
• Apply paint and finishes to various surfaces with attention to quality and detail
• Conduct window glazing and sealing as needed
• Safely use ladders and work at heights in compliance with safety standards
• Assist with roof flashing projects, including measuring, cutting, and installing materials
• Operate hand and power tools such as hammers, drills, saws, and screw guns
• Transport, carry, and lift tools, materials, and equipment as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Skills & Experience

• Experience in exterior painting and surface preparation
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic carpentry skills
• Ability to measure, cut, and work with construction materials
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely use ladders and perform physical labor, including lifting and carrying
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reporting – Working Relationships

• Reports directly to Maintenance Manager

Work Environment

This job operates in an outdoor environment. This role routinely involves standard carpentry equipment such as ladders, paint brushes, hammers, saws, drills etc.

Physical Qualifications

Physical labor required, including lifting, carrying, and working at heights.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The starting salary for this position is $15.50 – $19.40 and may increase to $23.85 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.