Maintenance Technician - Painting/Drywall Repair

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (Painting/Drywall)

This maintenance technician role is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs with a primary focus of painting and drywall installation/repair.

Essential Duties

Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint

Finishing drywall after repairs; installing corner beads; taping and mudding corners and seams to both existing sheetrock and new sheetrock; sanding textures, priming and painting walls.

Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes

Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth

Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them

Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications

Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers

Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps

Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches

Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aids

Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments

Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e..g, doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary

Following safeguards, rules and regulations

Assist maintenance team with unit turnovers and special projects as necessary

Supporting maintenance efforts by assisting wth preventative maintenance program

Qualifications

Working experience in hanging, installing, patching, repairing, finishing drywall including texture matching, and painting.

General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair and service

Rough and finish carpentry skills

Experienced in operating a variety of equipment,

Basic knowledge of repair to common appliances, and devices

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.

Professional Experience

A minimum of three years’ experience Painting and Drywall installation/repair. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.

Attendance/Travel Requirements

The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested. The position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary. Travel may be required at times to attend various company gatherings and trainings either in the general vicinity of the associates home property, or in another state.

Computer Skills

Basic computer/Internet knowledge

Physical Demands

Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance

Learning & Development

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Edgewood prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Program

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Paid Personal/ Sick Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid AD& D Insurance

Company Paid Short- Term

Company Paid Long-term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Financial Planning

Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Company outings and events

Edgewood Management Corporation is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Powered by JazzHR

kze5tDxD22