Painter

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The painter’s main duties will be painting, carpentry, drywall patching, taping, texturing, caulking, interior & exterior painting and general maintenance. The Painter must also exhibit customer service skills, technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize problems before they happen. A painter must understand this is the resident’s home so in the event, a problem should arise, it must be handled in a professional manner.

1. Prioritize and manage your daily workload to ensure successful completion.
2. Work directly with team members in all areas of maintenance with specialized areas in painting.
3. Maintain service records.
4. Maintain your knowledge of policies and procedures and their proper application including efficiency, service, and quality targets.
5. Skilled in maintenance, construction, painting, drywall, and general repair.
6. Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, scraping, and removing old paint.
7. Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, caulk, or other filler.
8. Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
9. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray guns or paint rollers.
10. Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Apply varnish, shellac, enamel, oil, and other finishes.
11. Cover floors, furniture, and trim with drop cloths, tarps, and masking tape to protect surfaces

12. Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
13. Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
14. Remove paint splatters when finished.
15. Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
16. Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support
during absences or shortage of staff in other trades or to perform duties associated with light construction projects.
17. Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties
18. outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Maintenance
19. Department.

20. Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations including, but not limited to EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and Freon.

21. Prior multifamily experience.

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years of multifamily/residential experience.
• At least 2 years of painting experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and prioritizing duties.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to present a professional appearance.

Required Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

Required to work in a well-lit, busy, high paced and sometimes noisy area.
Working conditions will be that of the maintenance office at the specific site and may vary from site to site.
Must have the ability to work overtime when required and be flexible regarding available lunchtimes.
May have to perform occasional weekend work if required.

Salary Range Information:

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits:

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us.  As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more.  We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. 

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.  To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!