Job Description

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Elwyn seeks a Painter to be responsible for the preparation, painting, finishing, and maintenance of interior and exterior surfaces across Elwyn facilities. This role ensures high-quality finishes that promote a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and visitors. The Painter performs a variety of painting-related tasks including patching, sanding, priming, and applying coatings on surfaces such as walls, ceilings, doors, and fixtures. Work may be completed independently or as part of a larger maintenance or renovation project team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, patching, sanding, scraping, and priming surfaces as needed.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to various surfaces using brushes, rollers, or sprayers in accordance with manufacturer specifications and best practices.
• Perform touch-up work and repainting in response to normal wear, damage, or renovation needs.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper coverage, appearance, and adherence to quality standards.
• Follow all applicable safety protocols when using ladders, scaffolding, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of paint materials and hazardous substances in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Maintain and inventory painting tools, supplies, and equipment; report need for replenishment or repair.
• Collaborate with other trades (e.g., carpentry, electrical) and facility personnel on renovation or repair projects.
• Document work completed and maintain records as directed by the Facilities Department.
• Support emergency or after-hours maintenance responses as needed.
• Ensure work areas are clean, secure, and restored to operational status following painting or renovation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of commercial, residential, or institutional painting experience.
• Trade or vocational training in painting or surface finishing preferred.
• Proficient in various painting techniques and tools, including brush, roller, and spray applications.
• Ability to mix and match paint colors and finishes when necessary.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, proper paint selection, and curing times.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and use of PPE in maintenance environments.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and product instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and finishing work.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact respectfully with clients and staff.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between locations if required.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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