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Maintenance Technician (Painting/Drywall)This maintenance technician role is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs with a primary focus of painting and drywall installation/repair.Essential DutiesCovering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paintFinishing drywall after repairs; installing corner beads; taping and mudding corners and seams to both existing sheetrock and new sheetrock; sanding textures, priming and painting walls.Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumesPreparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they're smoothApplying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to themMixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specificationsApplying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayersMaintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarpsRemoving old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorchesCleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aidsReviewing and implementing work orders and assignmentsRemoving and reinstalling fixtures (e..g, doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessaryFollowing safeguards, rules and regulationsAssist maintenance team with unit turnovers and special projects as necessarySupporting maintenance efforts by assisting wth preventative maintenance programQualifications Working experience in hanging, installing, patching, repairing, finishing drywall including texture matching, and painting.General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair and serviceRough and finish carpentry skills Experienced in operating a variety of equipment,Basic knowledge of repair to common appliances, and devicesOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsExcellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skillsEducationHigh school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.Professional ExperienceA minimum of three years' experience Painting and Drywall installation/repair. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.Attendance/Travel RequirementsThe position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.  Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.  The position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.  Travel may be required at times to attend various company gatherings and trainings either in the general vicinity of the associates home property, or in another state.  Computer SkillsBasic computer/Internet knowledgePhysical DemandsMust be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistanceLearning & DevelopmentMaintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including:Medical, Dental & VisionPrescription Drug ProgramPaid Vacation & HolidayPaid Personal/ Sick LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid AD& D InsuranceCompany Paid Short- TermCompany Paid Long-term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceDependent Supplemental Life InsuranceEducational AssistanceFinancial PlanningRetirement Savings Plan with company matchingCompany outings and eventsTo learn more about Pratum Companies, please clickherePratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.