Painter

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Painter 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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching
• Wallpaper repair, and installation
• Service 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 work
• Demonstrates working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follows Friendship Retirement Community guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
• Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
• Immediately reports all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
• Develops and maintains a current knowledge of buildings systems. Typical areas include but is not limited to the following: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofs, Doors and Locks, and Fire Alarms
• Identifies problems in the building systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
• Works harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
• Use all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
• Is available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, unencumbered Virginia Driver’s License required
• 3-5 years experience in residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching. Also must have knowledge of wallpaper repair, and installation
• This 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 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)