Painter

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Painter to join our Richfield team, located in Salem, VA. The Painter / Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment.

• Residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching
• Wallpaper repair, and installation
• Service equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work
• Demonstrates working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follows Friendship Retirement Community guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
• Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
• Immediately reports all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
• Develops and maintains a current knowledge of buildings systems. Typical areas include but is not limited to the following:
  Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofs, Doors and Locks, and Fire Alarms
• Identifies problems in the building systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
• Works harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
• Use all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
• Is available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, unencumbered Virginia Driver’s License required
• 3-5 years experience in residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching. Also must have knowledge of wallpaper repair, and installation
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)