Centralized Painter - Columbus, Ohio

About the role

Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete full-unit repaints or touch-up paints each day (typically one full repaint or two touch-ups per day, based on workload expectations).
• Perform drywall repairs, including patching, sanding, and texture matching.
• Execute paint prep work, surface repairs, priming, and finish applications for both interiors and exteriors.
• Match, mix, and apply coatings using brush, roller, and spray equipment; follow spray equipment maintenance protocols.
• Support timely and high-quality completion of unit turns and projects, contributing to operational efficiency and improved success rates.
• Routine travel between assigned properties to support portfolio-wide painting needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of interior residential painting experience; custom home painting experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between assigned properties; vehicle insurance as required.
• Proficiency in brush, roller, and spray application; strong spray-prep skills.
• Ability to complete small drywall repairs and texture matching (larger repairs a plus).
• Working knowledge of spray equipment, elevated safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and MSDS requirements.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, or scaffolding.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; English speaking preferred.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends when needed.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS) or willingness to learn.

Benefits

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States. Cortland is a drug-free workplace.