Drywall & Painting Technician

Job description

LEGACY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Job Description
Title: Drywall & Painting Technician
Reports to: Maintenance Director
Effective Date: 09.26.2026 Review Date: N/A
Location: Multiple Facilities
Position Summary
The Drywall & Painting Technician is responsible for performing professional drywall repair, surface preparation, painting, finishing, and related interior maintenance across company-owned and managed facilities.
The position requires a skilled, dependable tradesperson who can independently assess damaged or deteriorated surfaces, determine the appropriate repair method, complete high-quality drywall and painting work, and leave work areas clean and ready for use.
The technician will work in occupied buildings and must maintain a professional, courteous, and safety-conscious manner while minimizing disruption to residents, patients, employees, visitors, and facility operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Drywall Repair & Finishing
• Inspect damaged drywall, walls, and ceilings to determine the appropriate repair method.
• Repair holes, cracks, dents, water damage, impact damage, and other drywall deficiencies.
• Remove and replace damaged sections of drywall when patching is not appropriate.
• Measure, cut, fit, and secure drywall panels.
• Repair drywall around electrical outlets, switches, plumbing penetrations, doors, windows, and other fixtures.
• Apply drywall tape, joint compound, and corner bead as necessary.
• Sand and feather repairs to achieve a smooth, uniform surface.
• Match existing wall and ceiling textures, including smooth, orange-peel, knockdown, and other common finishes.
• Prepare repaired surfaces for primer and paint.
• Identify underlying conditions such as water intrusion, leaks, structural movement, or recurring damage and report them to the appropriate supervisor.

Painting & Surface Preparation
• Prepare walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other surfaces for painting.
• Patch holes, cracks, nail pops, and surface imperfections before painting.
• Sand, scrape, caulk, prime, and otherwise prepare surfaces as necessary.
• Apply primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, and sprayers as appropriate.
• Match existing paint colors, finishes, and textures as closely as reasonably possible.
• Perform touch-up painting and complete-room painting projects.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, baseboards, trim, and other interior surfaces.
• Protect floors, furniture, equipment, fixtures, and surrounding surfaces from paint and construction materials.
• Maintain clean, straight, professional paint lines and consistent coverage.
• Properly clean brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other painting equipment after use.
• Properly store and label paints, primers, chemicals, and other materials.
• Notify the supervisor when additional preparation or repairs are required before painting can be completed.

General Maintenance Support
• Perform minor carpentry and general building repairs related to drywall and painting projects.
• Repair or replace damaged trim, baseboards, corner bead, and other associated materials.
• Assist with ceiling tile and grid repairs when needed.
• Assist with minor building-maintenance projects as assigned.
• Identify building conditions requiring additional trade work and communicate those conditions to the supervisor.

Worksite Management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area before, during, and after each project.
• Properly protect occupied areas, furniture, equipment, flooring, and fixtures.
• Use appropriate dust-control, ventilation, containment, and cleanup procedures.
• Remove construction debris and properly dispose of waste and used materials.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, safety, infection-control, facility, and company requirements.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Minimize disruption to residents, patients, employees, visitors, and facility operations.

Work Orders & Documentation
• Receive and complete assigned maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Document work performed and materials used.
• Take before-and-after photographs when required.
• Notify the supervisor of additional repairs or building conditions discovered during the work.
• Communicate anticipated completion times and any delays.
• Report unsafe conditions, water intrusion, structural concerns, or other significant building deficiencies promptly.

Qualifications
Required
• Previous professional experience in drywall repair, painting, remodeling, construction, or facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform drywall patching, taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing.
• Demonstrated ability to properly prepare and paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other surfaces.
• Ability to match existing paint colors and common drywall textures.
• Ability to independently assess a repair and determine the appropriate materials and method.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation as travel between facilities is required.

Preferred
• 3+ years of professional drywall, painting, remodeling, construction, or facilities-maintenance experience.
• Experience working in healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, commercial, or other occupied facilities.
• Experience with water-damage repairs and restoration.
• Experience with commercial painting.
• Experience using airless paint sprayers.
• Experience with light carpentry, ceiling systems, and general building maintenance.
• OSHA or other applicable construction/safety training.

Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to:
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work from ladders and step stools and, when properly trained and authorized, other elevated work surfaces.
• Use hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and related equipment safely.
• Perform work above shoulder level.
• Work in confined or awkward positions when necessary.
• Repeatedly perform sanding, rolling, brushing, patching, and other manual tasks.
• Tolerate exposure to dust, joint compound, paint fumes, construction debris, and noise while using appropriate PPE and ventilation.

Work Environment
This position will work throughout company-owned and managed facilities, including healthcare facilities, administrative offices, resident and patient areas, common areas, mechanical spaces, and other commercial environments.
The employee may encounter:
• Construction dust and debris
• Paint fumes and chemicals
• Noise
• Temperature variations
• Wet or damaged building materials
• Occupied resident or patient areas
• Active construction or renovation areas

Appropriate personal protective equipment, ventilation, infection-control procedures, and safety protocols must be followed at all times.
Performance Expectations
The successful candidate is expected to:
• Produce professional-quality drywall repairs and painting with minimal rework.
• Complete assigned work orders within reasonable timeframes.
• Maintain clean, professional, and safe work areas.
• Deliver consistent and professional paint finishes.
• Properly prepare surfaces rather than covering defects with paint.
• Treat residents, patients, employees, and visitors with professionalism and respect.
• Protect company property, furniture, equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Identify and communicate underlying building problems before they result in larger or more expensive repairs.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow established safety, security, infection-control, and facility procedures.
• Represent the organization professionally while working at any company facility.

Compensation and Benefits
Employment Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime or emergency response as required
Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and demonstrated skill
Benefits: Benefits package available to eligible full-time employees, subject to applicable plan terms.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position.