About This Role
This full-time painter position is in the Engineering Department of a luxury hotel, focusing on commercial painting, drywall repair, furniture refinishing, and cosmetic restoration. The role requires strong craftsmanship and attention to detail to maintain the hotel's aesthetic standards with minimal disruption to guests and operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform interior painting and touch-ups throughout guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, back-of-house spaces, and other hotel facilities
- Repair damaged drywall, including patching, taping and floating, sanding, priming, and painting
- Match existing paint colors, finishes, and textures to maintain consistency with the hotel's design intent
- Proactively prepare work areas before painting, including masking and protecting surrounding furniture and finishes
- Perform minor wall and ceiling restoration following plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other maintenance repairs
- Identify and address cosmetic deficiencies such as scratches, scuffs, peeling paint, damaged wall finishes, and deteriorating surfaces
- Maintain high-quality workmanship while minimizing guest disruption
- Perform minor tile and grout repairs in guest rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and public areas
- Remove and replace damaged grout, caulking, and sealant where appropriate
- Repair or replace minor damaged wall and floor finishes within the scope of the position
- Identify areas showing cosmetic deterioration and recommend appropriate restoration methods
- Support minor general maintenance projects as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized painting workspace
- Monitor paint inventory, supplies, tools, and materials to ensure availability for daily maintenance and projects
- Maintain accurate records of paint colors, finish specifications, and approved materials used throughout the property
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of painting materials and chemicals
- Communicate professionally and effectively with guests, coworkers, vendors, and hotel leadership
- Work closely with Engineering, Carpentry, Housekeeping, Front Desk, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced hotel environment
- Provide accurate updates regarding project progress, material needs, and anticipated completion times
- Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate respect for guest privacy and hotel operations
Requirements
- Working knowledge of commercial painting techniques, surface preparation, and drywall repair
- Experience with taping and floating, sanding, priming, and painting
- Basic understanding of wood staining, furniture refinishing, and cosmetic restoration
- Familiarity with minor tile, grout, and caulking repairs
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Basic computer skills, including email and digital work-order systems
- Ability to safely use and maintain common painting and restoration tools
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Ability to perform physically active, hands-on maintenance and restoration duties
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive movements
- Ability to safely use ladders and painting equipment in accordance with established safety procedures
- Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
- Flexibility to work morning, evening, or overnight shifts as operational needs require
Nice to have:
- Previous painting or restoration experience in a full-service or luxury hotel
- Experience with commercial painting, furniture refinishing, and wall restoration
- Familiarity with specialty finishes, wood stains, and high-end interior materials
- Knowledge of hotel preventive maintenance programs and cosmetic property inspections
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Meaningful development programs
Important Details
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically five eight-hour shifts
About the Company
Austin Proper Hotel and Residences is a luxury destination in Downtown's Second Street District, offering 238 design-forward rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, and wellness experiences. Proper Hospitality is committed to creating a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together, guided by the Pillars of Proper: Care Proper, Achieve Proper, Imagine Proper, and Present Proper.
