Painter

Inspire Quality and Take Pride in Your Craft – Painter Opportunity 

Location: The Village at Orchard Ridge

Employment Type: Full Time

You take pride in a job well done. You notice the details others miss. Now you’re looking for a role where your craftsmanship helps create spaces that truly feel like home.

As a Painter at The Village at Orchard Ridge, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the environment where residents live, connect, and thrive. This is more than painting walls — it’s about contributing to a community where care, comfort, and appearance matter every day.

If you’re a skilled painter who values consistency, quality, and purpose in your work, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization that invests in its people and community.

What Makes This Role Different for You

• You’ll work in a not-for-profit environment where resources are reinvested into residents, team members, and the communities themselves.
• You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values craftsmanship, responsiveness, and creating welcoming spaces.
• You’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, responsiveness, and creating welcoming spaces for residents and staff.

Make the Environment Feel Like Home

On any given day, you might prepare and paint resident apartments for new move-ins, refresh common areas, complete touch-ups throughout the community, or collaborate with maintenance teams on larger projects. Your work directly impacts first impressions, resident satisfaction, and overall community pride.

In this role, you’ll manage painting projects throughout the campus, ensuring high-quality results, timely completion of work orders, and attention to detail in every space.

You will:

• Perform interior and exterior painting, staining, and finishing work 
• Perform scheduled painting and wallcovering in apartments and common areas
• Prepare and restore surfaces in vacant units to support move-in readiness
• Complete drywall repairs, patching, sanding, and surface preparation
• Prepare surfaces for painting (cleaning, caulking, priming, minor repairs)
• Maintain common areas with routine painting, touch-ups, and repairs
• Match paint colors and finishes for consistency throughout the community
• Use the work order system to manage and complete assigned tasks
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas with minimal disruption to residents
• Follow OSHA safety standards and proper equipment/material handling
• Identify and report maintenance issues requiring additional support
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as needed
• Provide professional, resident-focused service at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of painting or general maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with interior/exterior painting, drywall repair, and surface preparation
• Ability to use power tools and painting equipment
• Basic understanding of OSHA safety standards
• Proven experience in residential or commercial painting
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, and materials
• Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple locations
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned communities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality settings is a plus
• Ability to read and speak English

Why This Role Matters

Your work helps create an environment that feels safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and their families. From move-in readiness to ongoing upkeep, your craftsmanship plays a direct role in how people experience life at The Village at Orchard Ridge.

Culture defines who we are. At National Lutheran Communities & Services, we cultivate a culture of transparency, inclusion, and empowerment—where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in your well-being with exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and discounted meals
• Pet insurance and additional holistic benefits

At NLCS, you are more than a Painter — you are part of a team that helps create spaces where people truly feel at home.

Apply today and bring your craftsmanship to life at The Village at Orchard Ridge.

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