Facilities Painter

About the role

The Facilities Painter performs skilled painting and surface-maintenance work across all organizational properties, including group homes, healthcare facilities, administrative buildings, and transit-related sites. This position ensures that all environments remain safe, clean, visually appealing, and compliant with regulatory and CARF standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, patching, and priming prior to painting
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers
• Perform interior and exterior painting of walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and equipment
• Repair drywall, plaster, and minor surface damage before painting
• Mix and match paints to achieve proper color and finish
• Assist with general maintenance tasks (light carpentry, caulking, sealing, etc.)
• Perform touch-up painting during unit turnovers in group homes or residential settings
• Maintain hallways, common areas, and high-traffic zones
• Support preventive maintenance programs for facility upkeep
• Assist with signage, striping, and specialty coatings as needed
• Follow OSHA, infection-control, and safety protocols (especially in healthcare settings)
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of paints and hazardous materials
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and lifts safely; maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Travel between multiple sites (group homes, clinics, offices) as assigned and respond to urgent or emergency repair needs
• Maintain inventory of supplies and request materials as needed
• Document completed work orders and maintenance activities

Preferred IDD-Focused Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, freshly finished, and welcoming environments that support the dignity of persons served
• Complete group-home touch-ups and unit turnovers promptly to minimize disruption to residents
• Follow infection-control and safe-material-handling protocols in residential and healthcare settings
• Support accessibility and safety through proper signage, striping, and surface finishes
• Report environmental or safety concerns that could affect persons served or staff