Painter / Maintenance Technician

Full-Time Painter / Maintenance TechnicianFounded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means.Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Painter / Maintenance Technician to join our Richfield team, located in Salem, VA. The Painter / Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment.Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hourRoles & Responsibilities:Residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matchingWallpaper repair, and installationService equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair workDemonstrates working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follows Friendship Retirement Community guidelines when purchasing needed materials and suppliesRepairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupantsImmediately reports all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance ManagerDevelops and maintains a current knowledge of buildings systems. Typical areas include but are not limited to the following: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofs, Doors and Locks, and Fire AlarmsIdentifies problems in the building systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdownsWorks harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfortUse all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHAIs available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating scheduleQualifications:High School Diploma or GED requiredValid, unencumbered Virginia Driver's License required3-5 years experience in residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching. Also must have knowledge of wallpaper repair, and installationThis position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 poundsBenefits for Full Time Positions:401(k) retirement plan along with employer matchHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramEducation AssistanceCompany Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Friendship Retirement Community