Experienced Residential Community Painter

TLC Management Co. • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

TLC Management is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Painter with strong time-management skills to paint apartments and common areas across multiple residential properties in the West Suburban area. Reliable transportation is required. Compensation is $25 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience and skill, with quarterly bonus potential.

The role includes preparing surfaces, completing painting assignments to deadline, cleaning work areas, maintaining supplies, and following workplace and hazardous-material safety procedures. It involves frequent walking, standing, stretching, and bending. The position may also include other tasks assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

TLC Management exclusively owns, operates, and manages residential communities in the Chicagoland area. The company emphasizes high-quality property standards, responsive service, resident community, and ongoing employee training and professional development. It provides equal employment opportunities and hires and promotes qualified applicants in compliance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance.
• At least three years of painting experience in a fast-paced, professional setting.
• Experience painting, patching, hanging drywall, and sanding surfaces.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete projects on schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety standards.
• Some computer knowledge.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, stretching, and bending.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a multifamily housing community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare areas and surfaces for painting by masking, hanging drywall, cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and protecting adjacent objects as needed.
• Complete painting assignments neatly and by required deadlines.
• Clean work areas thoroughly and remove supplies and equipment when projects are complete.
• Help maintain inventory of tools, paint, and materials.
• Store and dispose of paint according to supervisor instructions.
• Report unsafe workplace conditions to management.
• Follow safety guidelines for using and disposing of hazardous chemicals.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness program
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance benefit
• Employer-paid long-term disability benefit
• Paid vacation and PTO
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Paid time off for birthday and work anniversary
• Two volunteer days
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company team-building outings
• Continuing employee education and development
• Opportunity for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED