Maintenance Technician - Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician - PAINTER - Join Our Team at Candlewyck Apartments!

Location: Candlewyck Apartments (100 East Candlewyck Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001)

About Us: At Candlewyck Apartments, we take pride in providing exceptional living spaces for our residents. As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and safety of our community.

JOB SUMMARY:

Zidan Management Group is hiring a dependable and skilled Painter to serve three residential communities in Kalamazoo, MI area. This full-time traveling role involves regular movement between Candlewyck Apartments & Arbor Pointe Apartments (Battle Creek, MI). The Painter will work closely with Property Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to complete painting projects and support general property upkeep.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Routinely performs the following duties:

  • Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering, or applying any other related materials.
  • Repairs surfaces to be painted including plastering, sheetrock finishing, and applying wood putty.
  • May erect various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area to be repaired, prepped, or painted.
  • Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior of buildings, signage, and other surfaces.
  • May assist in selecting appropriate products and determining new color schemes.
  • May be required to match existing paint or stain on surfaces.
  • May be required to operate compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
  • Cleans-up work area and equipment on a daily basis.
• Experienced in identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and other hazardous materials according to MSDS and ensures compliance with established guidelines.
• Estimates and requisitions materials as needed from Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager, or Regional Manager.
• Lends assistance removing debris and trash from apartments, i.e. moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
• Assists in keeping grounds clean at all times.
• May be asked to deliver notices to apartments.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
• Willingness to travel between both Kalamazoo & Battle Creek properties.
• Equipment requirements: Required to wear appropriate shoes and safety equipment.
• Work hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekends may also be required as circumstances warrant.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay.
• Monthly bonus per unit ($125 per renewal) shared among all employees.
• Quarterly KPI bonus.
• Hourly pay $25-$35 (depending on the candidate's experience and certifications).
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Expected hours: 40 per week.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• 10 Days Paid Holiday (Including your birthday!).
• Paid time off.
• Sick Pay.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Life insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.

Join Our Team: If you’re passionate about maintaining high-quality living spaces and contributing to a positive community environment, we’d love to hear from you!