Job Description
Lead Painter detail-oriented residential interior Paintonomy Inc San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $30•$45 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Sanding tools In-person customer service Renovation painting Attention to detail Construction painting surface preparation Millwork Mentoring Crew management Caulking Full Job Description Lead Painter•Detail-Oriented Residential Interior |
San Diego, CA Job Type:
Full-Time | Contract Available Location:
San Diego, CA (On-site, client homes) Pay:
$30•45/hr depending on experience Schedule:
Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays) We're Not Looking for Just Any Painter. We're a residential painting contractor in San Diego doing high-end interior work — and we're growing fast. The problem? Most painters we've hired can roll a wall. What they can't do is own a job. We're tired of following up on every detail, re-explaining standards, and finding out about problems from clients instead of our own crew. We need someone who walks into a home, reads the scope, executes at the highest level, and makes the homeowner feel taken care of — all without us having to babysit. If that sounds like how you already work, keep reading. What This Role Actually Looks Like You're not just painting — you're running the job. That means:
Executing detailed interior work across the full scope: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, built-ins, millwork, and cabinetry — all to a standard that's clean, sharp, and built to last Prepping like a professional — patching, sanding, caulking, priming — because you know the finish is only as good as what's underneath it Briefing homeowners before work begins, setting clear expectations, and checking in throughout so they never feel ignored or surprised Leading a small crew (1-3 painters), potentially help overseeing other jobs a couple hours a day, holding the standard, and making sure the quality doesn't drop when you step away Communicating issues immediately — if something is off, we hear it from you, not the client Leaving every job site immaculate — this is someone's home, and it stays that way You're the Right Fit If… You have 10+ years of professional painting experience focused on high-end residential interiors You understand what "detail work" really means — tight cut lines, proper sheen transitions, no lap marks, no missed spots, no excuses Cabinets and fine millwork don't intimidate you — you know the process: cleaning, deglossing, filling, priming, sanding between coats, and applying a finish that looks like it came from the factory You've worked directly with homeowners and know how to handle questions, timelines, and the occasional difficult personality without losing your professionalism You've led or mentored other painters and can hold a crew to your standard without drama You text back. You update. You flag problems early. You communicate like a professional. You take pride in your work not because someone's watching, but because that's simply who you are What We Offer Consistent, year-round work — no slow seasons, no chasing leads Pay that reflects your actual skill level, not a flat rate that insults your experience You'll be treated like the professional you are Quality materials and proper tools — we don't ask people to do premium work with bargain supplies A real path to Crew Lead or Project Manager as we grow — if you want it Deal Breakers (Please Don't Apply If…) You need step-by-step direction on a job you should already know how to run Your prep work is "good enough" — we don't do good enough You're not comfortable speaking directly with homeowners You disappear, show up late without a heads up, or go quiet when things get complicated How to Apply Send us a message with: Photos or videos of your interior work — trim, built-ins, cabinets, anything that shows your attention to detail A few sentences about your experience leading jobs or managing a crew Your availability and preferred rate We read every application. If your work is as good as your reputation, we'll move fast. Paintonomy•San Diego's detail-obsessed residential painting contractor. Pay:
$30.00•$45.00 per hour Benefits:
Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistance Profit sharing Work Location:
In person
