Drywall Technician

The Wooten Company • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Drywall Technician to join our property management maintenance team. This role is responsible for the repair, restoration, and finishing of interior walls and ceilings across residential properties. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with patching, sanding, texturing, and painting, and ensures that unit turns and service requests meet high quality standards.

The technician completes drywall repairs and finishing, matches existing wall textures, prepares and paints surfaces, and assists with unit turns. The role also includes managing work orders in property management software, maintaining a clean workspace, and collaborating with other maintenance technicians on property projects and occasional general maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in drywall hanging, finishing, and texturing.
• Ability to perform high-quality repairs that are indistinguishable from the original work.
• Experience with interior painting, including cut-in techniques, roller applications, and trim work.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce a professional finish.
• Proficiency with standard drywall tools, including knives, sanders, and levels, and painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
• Professional demeanor and effective communication when working in occupied units.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and unit turnovers simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Basic familiarity with property management maintenance software for tracking and closing out tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair drywall, including patching small holes and damaged sections, taping, mudding, and sanding to a smooth, paint-ready finish.
• Match existing wall textures, such as orange peel, knockdown, and smooth finishes.
• Prepare surfaces for painting through priming, caulking, and minor repairs, and paint walls, ceilings, and trim.
• Complete wall repairs and painting during unit turns within tight timelines to minimize vacancy days.
• Manage assigned work orders in property management software, document tasks, complete them on time, and sign them off appropriately.
• Maintain a clean workspace during and after repairs, leaving no debris or dust for residents.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians on property projects and provide occasional assistance with general maintenance tasks.
• Communicate professionally when working in occupied units.

Benefits

• Health Consumer Cooperative/ICHRA
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (company-paid and employee-paid)
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed