Painter, Drywall Maintenance Technician - Part-Time

The schedule for this position is flexible part-time schedule based on Hospice House, organizational, and project needs. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to minimize disruption to patient care.

The Part-Time Painter, Drywall & Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance, repair, appearance, safety, and overall physical environment of VNATC facilities, with a primary focus on supporting the Hospice House.
The position performs skilled and semi-skilled work including interior and exterior painting, drywall installation and repair, wall preparation and finishing, minor carpentry, general facility repairs, preventive maintenance, room refreshes, and other routine building maintenance activities.
Because a significant portion of the work is performed within the Hospice House, the Technician must complete maintenance activities with exceptional sensitivity to the needs of patients and families. Work must be planned and performed in a manner that minimizes noise, dust, odors, interruptions, and other potential disruptions to patient care and the peaceful environment of the Hospice House.
The Technician is expected to independently assess routine maintenance needs, determine appropriate repair methods, complete quality work efficiently, and recognize conditions requiring escalation to management or a licensed/specialized contractor.

• Provides routine and responsive maintenance support for the Hospice House, including patient rooms, family areas, hallways, offices, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Works collaboratively with Hospice House leadership to prioritize maintenance needs based on patient care, safety, occupancy, and operational requirements.
• Coordinates the timing and location of maintenance activities to minimize disruption to patients, families, visitors, and clinical operations.
• Performs room refresh and repair activities as needed, including wall repair, patching, painting, touch-ups, minor fixture repairs, trim work, and other maintenance necessary to maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
• Responds promptly to maintenance concerns that may affect patient comfort, safety, privacy, or the functionality of the Hospice House.
• Uses appropriate barriers, signage, containment practices, and work-area controls when performing maintenance in or near occupied areas.
• Maintains heightened awareness of noise, dust, odors, fumes, tools, equipment, and other conditions that could affect patients or families.
• Coordinates potentially disruptive work with Hospice House leadership before beginning the project.
• Maintains tools, chemicals, paints, solvents, adhesives, equipment, and other maintenance materials in secured locations inaccessible to patients, visitors, or unauthorized individuals.
• Immediately reports water intrusion, suspected mold, electrical concerns, structural damage, plumbing issues, environmental concerns, or other conditions requiring specialized assessment.
• Demonstrates compassion, discretion, professionalism, and respect when working around patients and families experiencing end-of-life care.

• Performs interior and exterior painting, touch-up work, and refinishing of walls, ceilings, doors, trim, offices, patient rooms, common areas, and other surfaces.
• Prepares surfaces through cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, priming, and other preparation necessary to achieve a professional finish.
• Matches and applies paint, primer, stain, sealant, and other appropriate finishes using brushes, rollers, and standard painting equipment.
• Protects flooring, furniture, medical equipment, fixtures, and surrounding areas before beginning work.
• Completes touch-up painting…