Carpentry Intern Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Job Summary:

The painter is responsible for performing responsive, accurate and efficient resident apartment and common area painting and wall coverings. Duties to include (but not limited to) the interior and exterior maintenance of painted areas of the community.

The schedule for this position is M-F 7am-3pm

We offer a pay of $26/hr

Duties:

• Perform residential painting/wall covering as scheduled.
• Maintain the esthetics of high traffic common areas. (Painting and wall covering).
• Restore painted areas in vacated apartments to new-like conditions for new residents
• Perform custom painting/wall covering services as contracted by residents.
• Expertly perform drywall patching and sanding repairs as needed.
• Prepare written communications as required to request painting/wall covering materials and supplies and to report on the completion of each work order.
• Assist the department with light maintenance duties as needed and assigned.
• Proactively identify and repair scuffs, dents, or damage in hallways, lobbies, and amenity spaces.
• Handle finish carpentry, including installing or repairing baseboards, trim, cabinetry, and doors.
• Assist the broader facilities team with general maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing, lighting updates, and emergencies including snow removal, leak response, etc.
• Maintain a clean workspace, manage material inventory, and ensure all work complies with safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in professional painting, drywall finishing, and light carpentry.
• Must have a working knowledge of commercial and residential painting and wall covering.
• Ability to work efficiently under turnover deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Ability to use power tools and painting equipment.
• Strong team player mentality with willingness to assist in general maintenance beyond primary trade skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of experience in a residential setting.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.