Maintenance Technician - Painting​/Drywall Repair

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.

• 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.
• Assisting maintenance team with unit turnovers and special projects as necessary.
• Supporting maintenance efforts by assisting with preventative maintenance program.

• 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.

• 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.

• A minimum of three years’ experience in 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.

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 associate’s home property, or in another state.

Basic computer/Internet knowledge.

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 50 lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

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

• 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

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.