Traveling Skilled Craftsman: Finish Carpentry & Repairs

Brightview Senior Living, LLC; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living seeks a Traveling Skilled Craftsman to complete interior finishes across multiple communities in the South New Jersey and Pennsylvania territories. The role focuses on preparing apartments for move-in, maintaining high-quality finishes, and renovating units per capital improvement plans.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work, willing to travel between sites within a 75-mile radius and work independently

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related carpentry, painting, or construction experience.
• Commercial or multi-site maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle capable of transporting tools and materials.
• Ability and willingness to travel between communities, including occasional overnight travel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and basic computer applications.
• Basic math skills for measurements, material calculations, and cost control.
• Problem-solving and repair-focused mindset.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in building construction and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Review and complete assigned work orders and project assignments.
• Confirm all work is approved prior to execution.
• Complete approved, non-structural alterations in accordance with established building and Brightview standards.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting budget, timeframe and brand expectations.
• Communicate effectively with community teams and Home Office leadership.
• Carpentry: read and reference construction drawings, scopes, documentation.
• Construct and repair frameworks and finishes including walls, ceilings, floors, trim, doors, cabinets, fixtures.
• Perform finish carpentry repairs and replacements as needed.
• Painting and Finishing: assess needs and apply finishes per specs, assemble scaffolding and ensure safety.
• Prepare surfaces, patch, sand, prime, and apply paint or finishes.
• Remove old finishes using appropriate tools and methods.
• Maintain painting equipment, inventory and work areas.
• Estimate time and material requirements for painting projects.
• Remove and reinstall fixtures as needed.
• Electrical: install, maintain, and repair basic electrical systems and devices.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation and comply with codes.
• Follow National Electrical Code and local codes.
• Plumbing: install and repair piping, fixtures, diagnose leaks and service appliances.
• Connect and service appliances requiring water supply.

Skills

Carpentry

Drywall repair

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical work

Finish carpentry

Power tools

Tools

Blueprints reading

Power tools

Job description

Brightview Senior Living seeks a Traveling Skilled Craftsman to complete interior finishes across multiple communities in the South New Jersey and Pennsylvania territories. The role focuses on preparing apartments for move-in, maintaining high-quality finishes, and renovating units per capital improvement plans.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work, willing to travel between sites within a 75-mile radius and work independently