Painter
Inspire Quality and Take Pride in Your Craft – Painter Opportunity
Locations: The Village at Orchard Ridge - Winchester, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $18.50–$24.00 per hour (final rate determined based on skills and experience).
You take pride in a job well done. You notice the details others miss. Now you’re looking for a role where your craftsmanship helps create spaces that truly feel like home.
As a Painter at The Village at Orchard Ridge, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the environment where residents live, connect, and thrive. This is more than painting walls — it’s about contributing to a community where care, comfort, and appearance matter every day.
If you’re a skilled painter who values consistency, quality, and purpose in your work, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization that invests in its people and community.
What Makes This Role Different for You
You’ll work in a not-for-profit environment where resources are reinvested into residents, team members, and the communities themselves.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values craftsmanship, responsiveness, and creating welcoming spaces.
You’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, responsiveness, and creating welcoming spaces for residents and staff.
Make the Environment Feel Like Home
On any given day, you might prepare and paint resident apartments for new move-ins, refresh common areas, complete touch-ups throughout the community, or collaborate with maintenance teams on larger projects. Your work directly impacts first impressions, resident satisfaction, and overall community pride.
In this role, you’ll manage painting projects throughout the campus, ensuring high-quality results, timely completion of work orders, and attention to detail in every space.
You will:
Perform interior and exterior painting, staining, and finishing work
Perform scheduled painting and wallcovering in apartments and common areas
Prepare and restore surfaces in vacant units to support move-in readiness
Complete drywall repairs, patching, sanding, and surface preparation
Prepare surfaces for painting (cleaning, caulking, priming, minor repairs)
Maintain common areas with routine painting, touch-ups, and repairs
Match paint colors and finishes for consistency throughout the community
Use the work order system to manage and complete assigned tasks
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas with minimal disruption to residents
Follow OSHA safety standards and proper equipment/material handling
Identify and report maintenance issues requiring additional support
Assist with general maintenance tasks as needed
Provide professional, resident-focused service at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years of painting or general maintenance experience preferred
Experience with interior/exterior painting, drywall repair, and surface preparation
Ability to use power tools and painting equipment
Basic understanding of OSHA safety standards
Proven experience in residential or commercial painting
Strong knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation, and materials
Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple locations
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned communities
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality settings is a plus
Ability to read and speak English
Why This Role Matters
Your work helps create an environment that feels safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and their families. From move-in readiness to ongoing upkeep, your craftsmanship plays a direct role in how people experience life at The Village at Orchard Ridge.
Culture defines who we are . At National Lutheran Communities & Services, we cultivate a culture of transparency, inclusion, and empowerment—where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in your well-being with exceptional benefits and perks, including:
Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life and disability coverage
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and discounted meals
Pet insurance and additional holistic benefits
At NLCS, you are more than a Painter — you are part of a team that helps create spaces where people truly feel at home.
Apply today and bring your craftsmanship to life at The Village at Orchard Ridge.