Cortland

multifamily

CentralizedPainter

$48–65k ~AI est. Arlington, Virginia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Centralized Painter at Cortland. Skills: Painting, Drywall repair, Equipment maintenance. Complete full apartment home paint. Complete apartment home touch-up paints”

What You'll Achieve.

Projects completed on time; Projects completed within budget; Projects completed at highest quality; Projects completed with green emphasis; Operational success rate never been higher

Industry & Context.

multifamily
Eligibility Requirements

Work on ladders, Work on scaffolding

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years interior residential custom home painting, Working knowledge of spray equipment, Working knowledge of elevated safety procedures, Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Working knowledge of MSDS regulations, Proficient with roller and brush work, Proficient with spraying, Spray prep ability, Ability to complete small drywall repairs, Ability to work on ladders, Ability to work on scaffolding, Valid driver's license, Valid vehicle insurance, Ability to work with minimal supervision, Good written communication, Good verbal communication, English speaking preferred, Availability to work all shifts, Availability to work weekends

Nice to Have

Ability to repair paint spray equipment, Ability to repair trade equipment, Ability to match larger project paint, Working knowledge of maintenance management software, Willingness to learn maintenance management software

What You'll Do.

Complete full apartment home paint

Complete apartment home touch-up paints

Assist with painting needs

Complete small drywall repairs

Complete paint prep functions

Assist in paint shop opening tasks

Assist in paint shop closing tasks

Maintain company paint equipment

Follow paint spraying equipment maintenance protocols

Report issues affecting schedule

Report issues affecting timely completion

Ensure Cortland’s standards are maintained

Maintain associate presentation standards

Keep paint shop stocked

Keep paint shop clean

Develop processes to improve painting operations

Develop programs to improve painting performance

Report training requests

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with leadership team; Collaborate with Service Manager; Collaborate with team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. 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. Role Overview As a Centralized Painter, you collaborate with the leadership team to meet your daily goals. You also assist with any other painting needs as necessary to always maintain the highest level of quality. The Painting Pro Complete at least one full apartment home paint or two touch-up apartment home paints per day; assist with other painting needs as requested by the Service Manager Complete small drywall repairs and paint prep functions Assist in consistent completion of daily paint shop opening/closing tasks Maintain all company paint equipment to as close to as new condition; follow paint spraying equipment maintenance protocols as written Report any issues or concerns that arise affecting schedule or timely completion of painting tasks The Standard Keeper Ensure that Cortland’s standards for the performance of painting-related functions and individual associate presentation are consistently maintained Make sure that the paint shop is consistently well stocked, clean/debris free, and set up and maintained to Cortland’s standards Collaborate with the Service Manager and team to develop processes and programs to improve painting team operations and performance Report any support needs or training requests that will enhance the ability to perform the role and complete required duties in a timely manner The Impact You Can Make Your team’s projects are completed on time, within budget, at the highest quality, and with a green

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