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Painter

Wildwood Programs
Latham, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Salary Range: $20/hr-$23/hr plus an Elite Benefit Package

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Summary

The Painter performs professional-grade interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, and finishing work across all Wildwood Program facilities. This role is crucial to maintaining a clean, vibrant, and safe environment for the people we support, staff, and visitors. Operating under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the painter handles routine maintenance paint requests, large-scale projects, and urgent touch-ups.

Who Are We

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Check us out on Linkedin.

Required Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 years of experience in painting and maintenance work.
  • Experience in using various painting tools and equipment effectively.
  • Proven track record of completing painting projects on time and to a high standard.

Core Responsibilities

Surface Preparation: Scrape, sand, patch, caulk, and prime surfaces including drywall, plaster, concrete block, brick, wood, and metal before applying finishes; remove graffiti and repair damaged walls

Application of Finishes: Apply paints, stains, varnishes, sealers, and protective coatings to interior and exterior walls, ceilings, trim, floors and furniture using brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment

Interior Projects: Paint; stain facility interiors, including walls, trim and other areas as needed

Exterior Projects: Paint facility exteriors, outbuildings, doors, fences, and trim; Line-striping parking lots, curbs, and play areas as needed

Dry Wall and Masonry Repair: Tape, mud, and texture drywall; Repair minor cracks in plaster or concrete block surfaces

Qualifications

Other Requirements

  • Must be able to work in varied environments like, indoor classrooms, hallways, and offices, residential locations, commercial office space and outdoor environments subject to changing weather conditions (heat, cold, wind).
  • Will be periodically exposed to airborne particles, fumes, paint odors, and loud machinery.
  • Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses, and gloves when tasks dictate.

Physical Demands

  • Movement: Constantly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
  • Lifting: Regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds (such as 5-gallon paint buckets).
  • Height Tolerance: Comfortable working at heights. Ability to climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and motorized lifts to reach high ceiling or exterior rooflines.
  • Dexterity: Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to achieve clean lines and uniform finishes.
  • A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

Salary : $20 - $23

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