Painter

Position Summary

Reporting to the Property Manager, painters prepare, paint, refinish, and maintain interior and exterior surfaces across our campus, including resident homes, healthcare areas, offices, and community spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, and team members to ensure timely project completion.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and repairing imperfections.
• Use commercial painting equipment and tools safely and effectively to apply paint, stain, varnish and other finishes.
• Ensure accurate color and finish results.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Work safely and comply with OSHA and company safety protocols.
• Protect adjacent surfaces.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a commercial painter (2+ years preferred).
• Knowledge of painting materials, surface preparation techniques, and application methods.
• Ability to operate ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, with sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must have a valid Vermont Driver’s license.

About Wake Robin

The foundation of our success as a Life Plan Community is the mutual respect among staff and between residents and staff. Staff share a belief in the dignity and worth of each resident and each other. As employees, we do more than just work here – we uphold Wake Robin’s commitment to these values; the relationship between staff and residents is the hallmark of this community.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• 403b retirement plan with company match of 50% up to a calendar year maximum of $6,000
• Competitive paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs
• Personal loan assistance to help with emergency and unplanned needs
• Up to $200 fitness reimbursement annually
• Up to $100 reimbursement for vision expenses annually
• Incentives for commuting with your coworkers
• Free, on-site consulting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal services
• Use of community facilities including hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness centers
• On-site meals for purchase, made from scratch with local ingredients
• Refer a Friend bonus - up to $1,500 per employee referral
• Wake Robin is a smoke free environment
• Wake Robin believes in supporting a livable wage for all Vermonters
• Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring Range

$22.50 — $28.00 / hour (Starting salary is determined based on candidate's experience, education, and relevant skills as well as internal equity considerations.)