Facility Drywall Painter

Legendary Inc•Destin, FL

About The Position

The Facility Drywall Painter performs drywall patching and installation, surface preparation, and painting inside and outside the hotel and surrounding structures. The role includes repairing drywall damage, preparing and coating surfaces, matching existing colors and textures, protecting furnishings and fixtures, and cleaning work areas and equipment. The employee also helps with minor general maintenance, completes work orders, and monitors paint and supply inventory. The position requires customer-focused communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time-sensitive work. The employee must follow safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Work takes place indoors—including cold, refrigerated areas—and outdoors in heat and inclement weather. Employees must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Two to three years of hands-on experience in commercial or residential painting and drywall finishing; hotel or resort experience is a strong asset.
At least one year of professional painting experience, including experience with painting equipment such as power washers, paint sprayers, and scaffolding.
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Proficiency with drywall taping compounds, sanding tools, sprayers, brushes, and color matching.
Knowledge of OSHA-compliant workplace safety practices.
Ability to communicate and interact harmoniously with guests and coworkers, with customer service as a priority.
Ability to handle multiple operational demands professionally and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Physical stamina and comfort working on ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English, and to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple written communications.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays; the operation is open seven days a week.
Valid driver’s license held for at least three years, with no major violations and no more than two minor violations in the past three years.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and regularly lift up to 25 pounds; required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Hotel or resort painting and drywall-finishing experience is a strong asset.
Drywall experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, patch, tape, mud, sand, and texture drywall panels on walls and ceilings to repair impact or water damage.
Clean, sand, caulk, prime, and fill cracks, holes, and other surface imperfections before painting.
Apply interior and exterior paints, stains, sealers, and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
Match existing paint colors, sheen levels, and wall textures across rooms and corridors.
Mask furniture, flooring, and fixtures, and completely clean work areas after each task.
Erect ladders, scaffolding, staging, and rigging to access difficult areas; move furniture and equipment as needed.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers before painting.
Select and purchase paint from vendors and negotiate prices.
Maintain and clean tools and equipment, including brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
Identify material needs, monitor paint and supply inventory, and keep the paint warehouse clean, organized, and stocked.
Assist the engineering team with minor repairs, including changing light bulbs and basic plumbing.
Complete assigned work orders accurately and on time, documenting repairs and materials used.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow applicable safety rules, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with the Company’s Safety Policy.