Painter (Maintenance Property Worker)

Are you someone who takes pride in a great paint job and has a sharp eye for detail? As a full-time Painter for Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, you’ll help keep our buildings, cabins, and facilities looking their best throughout the year. From routine touch-ups and preventative maintenance to larger interior and exterior painting projects, your craftsmanship will play an important role in maintaining the welcoming environment our campers, families, and team members enjoy.

This position supports both Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert and requires someone who is dependable, organized, safety-minded, and comfortable managing projects independently as well as working alongside our broader Facilities team.

About Cote Family Companies

For over 100 years, this family-owned company has distinguished itself by providing unique, transformative experiences and exceptional memories. Our resorts provide an array of services including accommodations, golf, spa, food & beverage, retail, equestrian, and conference/event opportunities. Our camps provide transformational experiences and memories our campers carry with them for a lifetime. The Cote Family continues to invest in its businesses and is poised for future growth.

CoteCares

CoteCares is our “Way of Life.” We believe in enriching the lives of those within our community, inspiring us to create transformative experiences and exceptional memories.

Our associate journey begins and ends with a positive work environment and experience for our team. CoteCares is the namesake for our culture and our commitment to ensuring associates feel respected, safe, empowered, appreciated, excited, included, and a sense of belonging.

Career Pathing

This role is an important part of maintaining the quality, safety, and appearance of Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert. With demonstrated leadership, strong performance, and expanded responsibilities, there may be opportunities to grow within the Facilities team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete interior and exterior painting projects across Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, including cabins, common areas, offices, activity buildings, and other facilities.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, priming, and completing minor repairs as needed.
• Mix and match paints, stains, and finishes and apply them using brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other appropriate equipment.
• Maintain painted and stained surfaces throughout both properties through routine inspections, touch-ups, and preventative maintenance.
• Estimate materials and time needed for projects and communicate project needs and timelines with Facilities leadership.
• Maintain an organized inventory of paint, supplies, tools, and equipment and assist with ordering materials as needed.
• Plan and prioritize projects to support seasonal camp operations, including preparation before campers arrive and projects completed during the off-season.
• Protect buildings, furnishings, landscaping, and surrounding areas while completing projects.
• Properly clean, maintain, and safely store painting equipment, materials, and chemicals.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow established safety procedures.
• Coordinate work around camp activities, guests, campers, and other departments to minimize disruption to operations.
• Assist the Facilities team with other maintenance projects and property needs as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of interior and exterior painting techniques, surface preparation, stains, finishes, and related materials.
• Proficiency with painting and repair tools, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, sanders, ladders, and other equipment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to read product labels, safety information, basic plans, work orders, estimates, and project instructions.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use ladders and work at varying heights as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and lift or carry up to 70 pounds as needed.
• Ability to travel between Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert as required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record [if driving a company vehicle is required].
• Willingness to assist with other Facilities responsibilities as operational needs arise.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of professional or skilled painting experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered.
• Experience with both interior and exterior painting strongly preferred.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, hospitality, camps, resorts, schools, or similar multi-building environments is a plus.
• Professional painting certification or related trade training is a plus, but not required.