Job Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're seeking a Painter/Drywall Technician with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical asset of the community meets both the company standards and applicable laws.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Address, follow up and document service requests
Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed
Install and finish drywall of all sizes and types using current construction methods
Prepare all areas to be painted, to include scraping old paint, drywall repair, caulk removal, electrical plate removal, taping and laying of drop cloths
Repair drywall and plaster using the most advances methods and materials available
Complete preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
Address emergency maintenance as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Superb customer service skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to keep neat and accurate records
Capacity to understand and follow directions
Competence with technology
Knowledge of current occupational hazards
Safety consciousness
Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
Detailed understanding of all aspects of painting and drywall profession
Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
o Repair and replace drywall
o Effectively paint all components of building interiors, building exteriors, and community grounds
o Cut and finish doors, windows, and pass throughs
o Finish and refinish woodwork
o Properly address moisture-damaged materials

Qualifications

Three years of experience in painting or drywall related field(s)
Successful completion off all basic maintenance classes offered internally and all on-the-job training within one year of hire date

What we are looking for:

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Address, follow up and document service requests
Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed
Install and finish drywall of all sizes and types using current construction methods
Prepare all areas to be painted, to include scraping old paint, drywall repair, caulk removal, electrical plate removal, taping and laying of drop cloths
Repair drywall and plaster using the most advances methods and materials available
Complete preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
Address emergency maintenance as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Superb customer service skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to keep neat and accurate records
Capacity to understand and follow directions
Competence with technology
Knowledge of current occupational hazards
Safety consciousness
Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
Detailed understanding of all aspects of painting and drywall profession
Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions:
o Repair and replace drywall
o Effectively paint all components of building interiors, building exteriors, and community grounds
o Cut and finish doors, windows, and pass throughs
o Finish and refinish woodwork
o Properly address moisture-damaged materials

Pay Rate:

$18.35 - $25.38

of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:

A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contribution
Paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
Continuing Education

You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

About Southern Management Companies

Southern Management Companies – a privately held real estate firm – owns and manages 24,000 apartment-homes, office centers, and a ski resort –all in the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1965, Southern employs more than 1,200 people.

Southern Management Companies is the recent recipient of four regional awards: The Maryland Performance Excellence Award, Washingtonian Magazine’s "Great Places to Work,” Baltimore Sun’s “Top Work Places” and Baltimore Magazine’s “Best Places to Work.”

At Southern Management people come first. We are proud to be a champion for Fair Housing and an Equal Opportunity Employer – with a long-standing commitment to valuing the diversity of our residents and team. Through our volunteer initiatives we give back to the greater community by donating our time, efforts and money to various scholarship, health, housing and education initiatives.

Southern offers career advancement through its culture of career development and continuous learning, both on-the-job and through our Corporate University. Our compensation packages offer competitive pay rates and full benefits to full-year team members.

Industry

Real Estate & Property

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

McLean, VA

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

southernmanagement.com

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