Drywall & Painting Technician

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Bingham Farms, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition

LEGACY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

Job Description

Title:

Drywall & Painting Technician

Reports to:

Maintenance Director

Effective Date: 09.26.2026 Review Date: N/A

Location:

Multiple Facilities

The Drywall & Painting Technician is responsible for performing professional drywall repair, surface preparation, painting, finishing, and related interior maintenance across company-owned and managed facilities.

The position requires a skilled, dependable tradesperson who can independently assess damaged or deteriorated surfaces, determine the appropriate repair method, complete high-quality drywall and painting work, and leave work areas clean and ready for use.

The technician will work in occupied buildings and must maintain a professional, courteous, and safety-conscious manner while minimizing disruption to residents, patients, employees, visitors, and facility operations.

Inspect damaged drywall, walls, and ceilings to determine the appropriate repair method.

Repair holes, cracks, dents, water damage, impact damage, and other drywall deficiencies.

Remove and replace damaged sections of drywall when patching is not appropriate.

Measure, cut, fit, and secure drywall panels.

Repair drywall around electrical outlets, switches, plumbing penetrations, doors, windows, and other fixtures.

Apply drywall tape, joint compound, and corner bead as necessary.

Sand and feather repairs to achieve a smooth, uniform surface.

Match existing wall and ceiling textures, including smooth, orange-peel, knockdown, and other common finishes.

Prepare repaired surfaces for primer and paint.

Identify underlying conditions such as water intrusion, leaks, structural movement, or recurring damage and report them to the appropriate supervisor.

Prepare walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other surfaces for painting.

Patch holes, cracks, nail pops, and surface imperfections before painting.

Sand, scrape, caulk, prime, and otherwise prepare surfaces as necessary.

Apply primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, and sprayers as appropriate.

Match existing paint colors, finishes, and textures as closely as reasonably possible.

Perform touch-up painting and complete-room painting projects.

Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, baseboards, trim, and other interior surfaces.

Protect floors, furniture, equipment, fixtures, and surrounding surfaces from paint and construction materials.

Maintain clean, straight, professional paint lines and consistent coverage.

Properly clean brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other painting equipment after use.

Properly store and label paints, primers, chemicals, and other materials.

Notify the supervisor when additional preparation or repairs are required before painting can be completed.

Perform minor carpentry and general building repairs related to drywall and painting projects.

Repair or replace damaged trim, baseboards, corner bead, and other associated materials.

Assist with ceiling tile and grid repairs when needed.

Assist with minor building-maintenance projects as assigned.

Identify building conditions requiring additional trade work and communicate those conditions to the supervisor.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area before, during, and after each project.

Properly protect occupied areas, furniture, equipment, flooring, and fixtures.

Use appropriate dust-control, ventilation, containment, and cleanup procedures.

Remove construction debris and properly dispose of waste and used materials.

Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition.

Follow all applicable OSHA, safety, infection-control, facility, and company requirements.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Minimize disruption to residents, patients, employees, visitors, and facility operations.

Receive and complete assigned maintenance work orders in a timely manner.

Document work performed and materials used.

Take before-and-after photographs when required.

Notify the supervisor of additional repairs or building conditions discovered during the work.

Communicate anticipated completion times and any delays.

Report unsafe conditions, water intrusion, structural concerns, or other…