Painter

Description

About Prime
:
Prime Residential is a leading multifamily owner and operator headquartered in San Francisco, with a portfolio of more than 21,000 apartment homes across the West Coast. For more than three decades, we've been committed to caring for communities where residents love to live - pairing well-maintained homes with exceptional service and sought-after locations. We're proud to maintain a richly diverse and inclusive culture where our team members feels welcomed, valued, and set up to do their best work.

Property Details: Villages of Monterey has 424 units and is located in Oceanside, CA.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in addition to participation in an on-call rotation requirement.

Target Pay: $30.02 per hour

Role Overview: The Paint & Service Technician at Prime Residential plays a key role in maintaining the visual quality and overall appeal of our multifamily apartment communities. This position is primarily responsible for delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting services in apartments, common areas, and pool areas (touch-ups), while also supporting general maintenance operations as needed. The ideal candidate ensures spaces are clean, safe, functional, and aligned with Prime’s standards of excellence.

Who You Are:

• Skilled in painting techniques, standards, surface preparation, and cleanup best practices.
• Knowledgeable about general safety protocols, PPE usage, and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• General knowledge of minor maintenance repairs and a desire to learn more in the maintenance field.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong eye for aesthetics, quality, and cleanliness.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated to grow your career within Prime.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform painting services in vacant and occupied units, model apartments, common areas, exterior surfaces, doors, and pool areas (touch-ups).
• Review daily work assignments and prepare tools, materials, and equipment accordingly.
• Properly identify, use, and maintain painting equipment, supplies, and personal protective equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including EPA, OSHA, federal, state, and local guidelines, and report any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Complete final punch lists, ensure work meets company standards, and obtain required approvals.
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs on appliances, doors, locks, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general property areas.
• Inspect, clean, and restore units to ‘market-ready’ condition.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks and inventory management.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations (e.g., floods, fires, sewage backups).
• Participate in routine fire, safety, and property inspections.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service requests and work completed.
• Collaborate with property management teams on projects, renovations, and community events.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• 1 year of experience as a Painter is preferred; 1+ years is ideal.
• Multifamily housing experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• High school diploma, GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Organizational and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to prioritize and execute assigned tasks.
• Ability to interact with residents, team members, vendors, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving any problems.
• A valid driver’s license for the purpose of operating a community vehicle and/or golf cart.

• 2+ years of related experience…