Residential/Multi Family Painter

About We Build We Fix

We Build We Fix is a property services company serving property managers, owners and real estate professionals in Huntsville, AL, Chattanooga, TN and Nashville, TN. We handle punch lists, unit turnovers, maintenance and handyman work.

Our clients depend on us to get properties rent-ready and sale-ready on schedule. We take pride in our work, our relationships and the results we deliver.

Position overview

We are seeking a skilled, dependable Painter to complete interior and exterior painting on residential and multifamily properties. Most work is unit turnovers, punch-list touch-ups and repaints for property management clients.

The right candidate works cleanly and efficiently, takes pride in a professional finish and can complete jobs with minimal supervision. Turnover work runs on tight deadlines, so reliability matters as much as skill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, scraping, sanding, caulking, patching holes and repairing minor drywall damage
• Protect floors, fixtures, furniture and landscaping with drop cloths, masking and tape
• Apply primer, paint, stain and sealer to walls, ceilings, trim, doors and cabinets using brush, roller and sprayer
• Match existing colors and sheens for touch-ups and partial repaints
• Complete full unit repaints within turnover deadlines
• Paint exterior siding, trim, doors, railings and decks
• Review work orders, estimate materials needed and report any additional repairs found on site
• Maintain and clean brushes, rollers, sprayers, ladders and other equipment
• Leave each job site clean and ready for the client's walkthrough
• Follow safety practices for ladders, scaffolding and paint products
• Communicate professionally with property managers, tenants and team members

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional painting experience, residential or multifamily preferred
• Skilled in cutting in, rolling and spraying, with clean lines and consistent coverage
• Solid surface preparation skills, including drywall patching, caulking and sanding
• Working knowledge of paint types, primers, sheens and their correct uses
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
• Own basic hand tools: brushes, rollers, putty knives and caulk gun
• Able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stand, bend or kneel for extended periods
• Dependable and punctual, with strong attention to detail
• Professional conduct in occupied homes and around tenants
• Able to pass a background check [and drug screening, if applicable]

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with apartment turnovers or property management clients
• Airless sprayer experience, including setup, operation and cleaning
• Cabinet refinishing, staining or specialty finish experience
• Drywall repair and texture matching
• General handyman skills such as light carpentry, trim work or minor repairs
• EPA Lead-Safe (RRP) certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish