Painter

• 3.1 Charlottesville, VA 22902 $23 - $29 an hour - Full-time Apply with Indeed The Painter is responsible for performing skilled painting, surface preparation, finishing, and related maintenance work throughout Housing Authority properties. The position ensures that all assigned properties are maintained in a clean, safe, attractive, and professional condition. The Painter performs new, routine and preventive painting services while maintaining compliance with applicable safety regulations, Housing Authority policies, environmental standards, and established quality expectations. The employee must demonstrate technical painting skills, attention to detail, customer service, sound judgment, dependability, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, contractors, and management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Painting and Surface Preparation Perform interior and exterior painting associated with redevelopment, rehabilitation, modernization, and capital improvement projects. Complete painting assignments in newly renovated, rehabilitated, and substantially improved residential units and buildings. Prepare and finish walls, ceilings, doors, frames, trim, cabinets, railings, stairwells, common areas, and other building components. Apply primers, paints, stains, sealants, and specialty coatings in accordance with project specifications and manufacturer recommendations. Perform detailed finishing, touch-up, and corrective painting to achieve consistent, professional results. Assist with painting activities during various phases of construction and renovation. 2. Surface Preparation and Building Rehabilitation Perform surface preparation, including scraping, sanding, cleaning, patching, caulking, filling, and priming. Identify and address minor surface imperfections before applying finishes. Perform minor drywall repairs and surface restoration necessary to prepare areas for painting. Identify damaged surfaces, moisture intrusion, deteriorating materials, and other conditions that may require additional repairs. Coordinate with other trades when surface preparation or painting depends on the completion of drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or other construction activities. Notify the supervisor of conditions that may affect the quality, schedule, or completion of assigned work. 3. Project Coordination and Construction Support Coordinate daily work activities with the Special Projects Superintendent and other trades. Review work assignments, project drawings, finish schedules, paint specifications, and scope-of-work documents as applicable. Coordinate painting activities with project schedules and construction sequencing requirements. Assist in identifying labor, equipment, materials, and supply needs for assigned projects. Monitor progress and communicate potential delays, material shortages, or unforeseen conditions to project leadership. Work collaboratively to minimize disruptions, avoid scheduling conflicts, and maintain project continuity. Participate in project walkthroughs, progress meetings, punch-list reviews, and final inspections as assigned. Provide support during project closeout and preparation of properties for occupancy. 4. Quality Assurance and Project Completion Ensure painting work meets established workmanship standards, approved color selections, finish requirements, and project specifications. Inspect completed work for uniform coverage, proper adhesion, clean lines, consistent finishes, and overall appearance. Identify and correct deficiencies before requesting project acceptance or final inspection. Complete punch-list items and corrective work within established deadlines. Maintain clean work areas and ensure that completed spaces are ready for inspection and turnover. Report incomplete work, material defects, and discrepancies between actual conditions and project specifications. Assist with documenting completed work and outstanding deficiencies. 5. Teamwork and General Responsibilities Work cooperatively with maintenance personnel, property management staff, and other departments. Complete assigned work orders within established deadlines and quality standards. Assist with other maintenance duties as needed and as reasonably related to the position. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and safety programs. Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or other authorized management personnel. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or GED preferred. Three or more years of professional painting experience, preferably in commercial, multifamily residential, institutional, or construction environments. Experience with renovation, rehabilitation, modernization, or capital improvement projects preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of professional painting techniques, surface preparation, coating applications, and finishing methods. Experience working alongside general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple construction trades desirable. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of interior and exterior painting methods, materials, and finishes. Ability to interpret basic construction drawings, paint schedules, work orders, and project specifications. Knowledge of surface preparation and repair techniques. Ability to use brushes, rollers, spray equipment, ladders, scaffolding, and other painting tools safely. Knowledge of paint products, coatings, primers, sealants, and application procedures. Understanding of construction sequencing and coordination with other trades. Knowledge of applicable workplace safety and environmental requirements. Ability to recognize conditions that may require additional repairs or specialized remediation. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and reach for extended periods. Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated surfaces safely. Ability to lift and carry painting materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work indoors and outdoors under varying environmental conditions. Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with painting and surface preparation.

Pay:

$23.00 - $29.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person