Painter

Fiduciary Real Estate Development (FRED) is looking for a skilled Painter to join our maintenance team. If you take pride in delivering high-quality finishes and creating beautiful living spaces, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the success and appeal of our communities. At FRED, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and engaging work environment that follows The FRED Way.

With over 40 years of industry experience, we are continuously expanding our footprint. We have more than 35 communities across Wisconsin and Illinois, with numerous upcoming projects, providing plenty of opportunity for you to grow your career with us.

• The region you will cover is multi-state (WI and IL). When working in IL, if multi days are needed, you will need to stay in IL and we will provide hotel accommodations (Generally 3-4 days in a row, approximately 1-2 times a month).
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other surfaces.
• Perform interior and exterior painting projects at apartment communities.
• Complete drywall repairs, texture matching, and surface preparation to ensure a professional finish.
• Paint apartment homes, common areas, offices, amenity spaces, and other community features.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized manner.
• Protect surrounding areas and furnishings during painting projects.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while minimizing disruption to residents.
• Accurately document time tracking, daily logs, and assigned work orders.
• When painting jobs are complete, you would be assigned to assist with work orders and apartment turnover preparation to ensure units are perfect for our residents and are move-in ready (30% of job will consist of these tasks).
• Assist with snow removal and salting of walkways as needed is a mandatory function of this position.
• Report areas of disrepair or maintenance concerns to the Property Manager.

• Previous professional painting experience required; multifamily, residential, or commercial painting experience preferred.
• Experience with drywall repair, patching, texturing, and surface preparation.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, products, finishes, and proper application methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with residents and team members.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance are required. You will be provided a work truck when working in IL 80% of the time. 20% of the time, you will need to use your own vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs with assistance is required.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions while wearing required safety equipment.
• Must be able to commit to 1-2 on-call rotations annually if needed (one week of evening and weekend coverage).

Monday – Friday

Availability between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

FRED's growth fuels career opportunities and advancement for our team members. We also offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry, including:

• Competitive hourly pay with bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a $1,000 annual employer contribution.
• Paid time off, vacation days, and 14 paid holidays.
• Paid Medical Leave and Parental Bonding Leave.
• Rent discount: 20% for Full-Time employees and 10% for Part-Time employees on all market-rate apartments.
• Daycare discount: 10% discount with The Learning Experience daycare centers.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Company-sponsored outings, team-building events, and charitable initiatives.

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This employer participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer.