Cortland

multifamily real estate

CentralizedPainter

$48–68k ~AI est. McLean, 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, Quality standards. Collaborate with leadership team to meet daily goals. Assist with other painting needs”

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 real estate
Eligibility Requirements

Availability to work all shifts, Availability to work weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, Working knowledge of spray equipment, Working knowledge of elevated safety procedures, Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Working knowledge of MSDS regulations, Ability to work on ladders or scaffolding, Valid driver's license, Valid vehicle insurance, Ability to work with minimal supervision, English speaking preferred

Nice to Have

2+ years of experience within interior residential custom home painting, Ability to repair paint spray or trade equipment, Ability to complete small drywall repairs to include matching larger project ability, Working knowledge of maintenance management software, Willing to learn maintenance management software

What You'll Do.

Collaborate with leadership team to meet daily goals

Assist with other painting needs

Complete at least one full apartment home paint

Complete two touch-up apartment home paints

Complete small drywall repairs

Complete paint prep functions

Assist in consistent completion of daily paint shop

Maintain all company paint equipment

Follow paint spraying equipment maintenance protocols

Report any issues or concerns affecting schedule

Ensure Cortland’s standards for painting are maintained

Ensure associate presentation standards are maintained

Make sure paint shop is well stocked

Make sure paint shop is clean/debris free

Make sure paint shop is set up and

Collaborate to develop processes to improve painting team

Collaborate to develop programs to improve painting team

Report training requests

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Leadership team; Service Manager; Painting 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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