The Facilities Painter performs skilled painting and surface-maintenance work across all organizational properties, including group homes, healthcare facilities, administrative buildings, and transit-related sites. This position ensures that all environments remain safe, clean, visually appealing, and compliant with regulatory and CARF standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, patching, and priming prior to painting
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers
- Perform interior and exterior painting of walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and equipment
- Repair drywall, plaster, and minor surface damage before painting
- Mix and match paints to achieve proper color and finish
- Assist with general maintenance tasks (light carpentry, caulking, sealing, etc.)
- Perform touch-up painting during unit turnovers in group homes or residential settings
- Maintain hallways, common areas, and high-traffic zones
- Support preventive maintenance programs for facility upkeep
- Assist with signage, striping, and specialty coatings as needed
- Follow OSHA, infection-control, and safety protocols (especially in healthcare settings)
- Properly handle, store, and dispose of paints and hazardous materials
- Use ladders, scaffolding, and lifts safely; maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Travel between multiple sites (group homes, clinics, offices) as assigned and respond to urgent or emergency repair needs
- Maintain inventory of supplies and request materials as needed
- Document completed work orders and maintenance activities
Preferred IDD-Focused Responsibilities
- Maintain clean, freshly finished, and welcoming environments that support the dignity of persons served
- Complete group-home touch-ups and unit turnovers promptly to minimize disruption to residents
- Follow infection-control and safe-material-handling protocols in residential and healthcare settings
- Support accessibility and safety through proper signage, striping, and surface finishes
- Report environmental or safety concerns that could affect persons served or staff
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2-5 years of professional painting or facilities-maintenance experience preferred
- Experience in healthcare, residential/group homes, or multi-site facilities is a plus
- Knowledge of painting tools, materials, and techniques
- Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolds, and basic power tools
- Valid driver's license required
- Must pass a statewide/criminal background check confirming no convictions for crimes of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or any felony offense
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specialty coatings, signage, and striping
- Experience with unit turnovers and touch-ups in residential/group-home settings
- Familiarity with OSHA infection-control and hazardous-material handling requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Time management and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of safety and compliance standards
- Flexibility to work across multiple locations
- Team collaboration and communication
Physical & Essential Functions
- Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry paint, equipment, and supplies (up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to work safely on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
- Manual dexterity for surface prep and finish application
Work Environment
- Work performed indoors and outdoors across multiple facilities
- Exposure to paint fumes, dust, and cleaning chemicals
- Travel between multiple agency sites; may respond to urgent repairs needed
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Arc of Central Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and any health screenings required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health Community Waiver Program and the Alabama Medicaid Agency.
ADA / Reasonable Accommodation
The Arc of Central Alabama complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical demands and work environment described in this requisition are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Applicants or employees who require an accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the role should contact the People Operations department.