Travel Painter — Multifamily Unit-Turn Specialist

Cortland; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland, a leader in multifamily real estate investment and management, seeks a Painter in Integrated Facilities Management to deliver high-quality painting and surface repairs across assigned properties. You will support timely unit turns, maintain organized paint operations, and collaborate with service teams to meet daily goals.

The role requires travel between properties, strong attention to safety, quality standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of interior residential painting experience; custom home painting experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned properties; vehicle insurance as required.
• Proficiency in brush, roller, and spray application; strong spray-prep skills.
• Ability to complete small drywall repairs and texture matching (larger repairs a plus).
• Working knowledge of spray equipment, elevated safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and MSDS requirements.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, or scaffolding.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; English speaking preferred.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends when needed.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS) or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Complete full-unit repaints or touch-up paints each day (typically one full repaint or two touch-ups per day, based on workload expectations).
• Perform drywall repairs, including patching, sanding, and texture matching.
• Execute paint prep work, surface repairs, priming, and finish applications for both interiors and exteriors.
• Match, mix, and apply coatings using brush, roller, and spray equipment; follow spray equipment maintenance protocols.
• Support timely and high-quality completion of unit turns and projects, contributing to operational efficiency and improved success rates.
• Travel regularly between assigned properties to support portfolio-wide painting needs.

Skills

Interior painting

Drywall repair

Spray techniques

CMMS familiarity

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brush, roller, spray equipment

Job description

Cortland, a leader in multifamily real estate investment and management, seeks a Painter in Integrated Facilities Management to deliver high-quality painting and surface repairs across assigned properties. You will support timely unit turns, maintain organized paint operations, and collaborate with service teams to meet daily goals.

The role requires travel between properties, strong attention to safety, quality standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement.