Maintenance Technician - Interior Painter

Lifetime Assistance – Maintenance Technician, Interior Painter
Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.

At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Maintenance Technician, Interior Painter
Location: Rochester, NY – Various Agency Locations
Department: Facilities / Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: $21.50 - $22.50/hour

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Interior Painting: Complete painting projects throughout agency residential, program, and administrative facilities.
• Surface Preparation: Prepare walls and surfaces through cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, priming, and minor drywall repairs.
• Quality Workmanship: Apply paints and finishes using proper techniques to achieve clean, consistent, professional results.
• Project Coordination: Prepare work areas, protect furniture and fixtures, estimate materials, and complete assigned projects efficiently.
• Maintenance Support: Assist with minor facility repairs and general Maintenance team projects as needed.
• Safety & Collaboration: Follow safety procedures, maintain organized work areas, and coordinate with staff to minimize disruptions to daily operations.

What You Bring:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Painting Experience:Prior hands-on interior painting experience required, including surface preparation, paint application, and finishing techniques.
• Technical Skills: Experience with minor drywall repairs, painting tools, equipment, and proper application methods.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to produce high-quality work while managing projects independently.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work respectfully with others.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach overhead, use ladders, and lift or move up to 50 pounds, with assistance or equipment as appropriate. Must meet applicable agency training and background check requirements. A valid NYS driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance’s dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re a compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your human services career, apply today and join us in building lives of independence—one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

“I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me.”
— Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us