Painter

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Longhorn Village - Austin, TX 78732

Position Type:
Full Time

Voted Best of the Best Austin, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees Independent Living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.

The Painter is responsible for maintaining the appearance, condition, and safety of the Community through interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, wall repair, and related maintenance activities. This position supports a clean, attractive, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and employees while performing work with minimal disruption to resident care and daily operations.

• Perform interior and exterior painting of resident rooms, hallways, common areas, offices, dining areas, maintenance areas, and other community spaces.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and repairing holes, cracks, and damaged drywall.
• Apply paint, primer, stain, sealant, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and other appropriate equipment.
• Perform drywall patching and minor wall repairs as needed.
• Complete resident room touch-ups and painting associated with room turnovers.
• Protect furniture, flooring, resident belongings, fixtures, and equipment before beginning work.
• Properly set up and maintain work areas to minimize inconvenience and maintain the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Use appropriate signage, barriers, and other safety measures when working in resident or public areas.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies in clean and safe working condition.
• Properly store paints, chemicals, solvents, and other materials in accordance with procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Monitor paint and supply inventory and notify the supervisor when additional materials are needed.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements when using paints, chemicals, and related products.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures when working in resident care areas.
• Coordinate work with nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments to minimize disruption to residents.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, personal property, and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees.
• Assist the Maintenance/Plant Operations Department with minor maintenance duties when necessary and within the employee's training and abilities.
• Follow all facility policies, OSHA requirements, fire and life-safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or potential hazards to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
• High School education or GED required; graduate of accredited technical school preferred but not required.
• Position requires a minimum of one to three years of hands‑on maintenance and/or mechanical experience.
• Position requires a valid driver’s license.
• Position may require certifications or licenses, as determined by local authority.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Meal Program