- Salary
- $25 – $35/hr
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Maintenance Technician - PAINTER - Join Our Team at Candlewyck Apartments!
Location: Candlewyck Apartments (100 East Candlewyck Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001)
About Us: At Candlewyck Apartments, we take pride in providing exceptional living spaces for our residents. As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and safety of our community.
JOB SUMMARY:
Zidan Management Group is hiring a dependable and skilled Painter to serve three residential communities in Kalamazoo, MI area. This full-time traveling role involves regular movement between Candlewyck Apartments & Arbor Pointe Apartments (Battle Creek, MI). The Painter will work closely with Property Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to complete painting projects and support general property upkeep.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Routinely performs the following duties:
- Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering, or applying any other related materials.
- Repairs surfaces to be painted including plastering, sheetrock finishing, and applying wood putty.
- May erect various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area to be repaired, prepped, or painted.
- Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior of buildings, signage, and other surfaces.
- May assist in selecting appropriate products and determining new color schemes.
- May be required to match existing paint or stain on surfaces.
- May be required to operate compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment and other small power equipment.
- Cleans-up work area and equipment on a daily basis.
- Experienced in identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and other hazardous materials according to MSDS and ensures compliance with established guidelines.
- Estimates and requisitions materials as needed from Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager, or Regional Manager.
- Lends assistance removing debris and trash from apartments, i.e. moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
- Assists in keeping grounds clean at all times.
- May be asked to deliver notices to apartments.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
- Willingness to travel between both Kalamazoo & Battle Creek properties
- Equipment requirements: Required to wear appropriate shoes and safety equipment.
- Work hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekends may also be required as circumstances warrant.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay.
- Monthly bonus per unit ($125 per renewal) shared among all employees.
- Quarterly KPI bonus.
- Hourly pay $25-$35 (depending on the candidate's experience and certifications)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Expected hours: 40 per week.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- 10 Days Paid Holiday (Including your birthday!)
- Paid time off.
- Sick Pay
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Join Our Team: If you’re passionate about maintaining high-quality living spaces and contributing to a positive community environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills
Compliance