Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Why Hickam Communities?

At Hickam Communities, we turn housing into homes. We recognize that our team members are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge them to constantly be their best in our fast-paced workplace. We value results, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect. Come join our team and be part of a nationally recognized leader in property management and development, where we view ourselves as trailblazers as we tackle the challenges ahead.

Our Benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life and AD&D, optional supplemental life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellness program (group challenges, seminars, gym membership reimbursement)
• Employee Assistance Program

Painters are responsible for painting homes; primarily interior, in accordance with company standards as well as other site job responsibilities and projects as assigned.   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for routine painting of both the exterior and interior of homes, common areas and community offices and buildings.     
• Perform all painting in accordance with schedule issued by management.   
• Apply texture to ceilings and walls using an air texture applicator and hopper.    
• Ensure proper protection of unpainted surfaces through the use of drop cloths/tarps, tape and masking and paint shields.     
• Responsible for maintaining a vehicle inventory or paint equipment and supplies and maintaining all equipment in as clean and neat a condition as possible.    

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 1 - 3 years previous painting experience or formal, apprentice, work-related training
• Must have knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint and sealants for different applications
• Knowledge of multiple painting methods including brushes, rollers and sprayers.     
• Some properties paint with sprayers. Employees on these properties are required to complete a physical to ensure respirator health and capacity.   
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Able to work to deadlines and manage time effectively
• Ability to assess a situation, gather information and use sound judgment based on information gathered
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Must have a current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy
• Must be able to understand, read and write in English in order to follow basic instructions, take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively with clients, visitors and organization staff
• Must be able to work collaboratively in small teams