Painter

We are seeking a qualified Painter for Williamsburg Place in Jacksonville, NC!

The Painter is a full-time, on-site maintenance team member responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of apartment homes, common areas, and community spaces. The primary focus of this position is interior and exterior painting and paint-related preparation and repairs, with additional support for unit turns, grounds, pressure washing, and general maintenance needs as assigned. The Painter reports to the Community Manager and receives day-to-day work direction and coordination from the Maintenance Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Painting & Unit Turnover

• Paint vacant apartment homes as part of the make-ready process, including walls, ceilings, trim, doors, closets, and other painted surfaces as needed.
• Prepare surfaces before painting by patching nail holes and minor wall damage, sanding, caulking, cleaning, masking, and priming as appropriate.
• Complete minor drywall and wall repairs related to paint preparation and finishing.
• Touch up occupied homes, common areas, offices, amenity spaces, breezeways, exterior surfaces, and other community areas as assigned.
• Match and apply approved paint colors and finishes consistently and protect floors, fixtures, appliances, landscaping, and resident or community property from overspray, drips, and damage.
• Clean and properly store brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders, drop cloths, and other painting equipment and supplies.

General Maintenance & Community Support

• Pressure wash building exteriors, breezeways, sidewalks, patios, and other designated areas as needed.
• Assist with grounds and property appearance, including picking up debris and addressing routine curb-appeal items.
• Provide general maintenance support during unit turns and throughout the community, including minor repairs and other hands-on tasks within the employee’s skills and training.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and maintenance team with assigned service, preventive maintenance, and make-ready tasks when painting workload permits.
• Report observed maintenance, safety, water-intrusion, structural, or property-condition concerns promptly to the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Support seasonal, inspection-related, and other operational needs of the community as assigned.

Safety, Quality & Resident Service

• Follow Carlisle safety practices, product instructions, and applicable requirements for the use, handling, storage, and disposal of paint, coatings, solvents, and related materials.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas.
• Use ladders, pressure-washing equipment, hand tools, and painting equipment safely and only as trained or authorized.
• Maintain professional conduct and respectful communication when working in or around occupied apartment homes and community spaces.
• Complete assigned work with attention to quality, cleanliness, efficiency, and the overall resident experience.

Qualifications

• Painting or apartment maintenance experience preferred; multifamily or residential painting experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of painting preparation, application, touch-up, caulking, patching, and minor wall repair techniques.
• Ability to use common painting tools and equipment; experience with paint sprayers and pressure washers preferred.
• Basic general maintenance aptitude and willingness to assist with a variety of on-site maintenance and property-upkeep tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage daily priorities, work independently, and coordinate effectively with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Dependable attendance and availability to work a full-time on-site schedule, with flexibility for community needs as assigned.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, vendors, and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform active, hands-on work for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move paint, tools, equipment, and maintenance materials safely as required for assigned duties.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely perform work at heights when using approved ladders or equipment and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Community Manager and receives day-to-day work direction and coordination from the Maintenance Supervisor. The Painter works closely with the on-site maintenance and management teams to support apartment turns, property appearance, routine maintenance needs, and resident service.