High-End Residential Painter / Fine Finish Specialist Total Quality Painting Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Residential painting Residential construction experience Driver's License Full Job Description Total Quality Painting Services is looking for an experienced, highly skilled residential painter to join our team. This is not an entry-level painting position. We specialize in high-end residential painting, custom homes, detailed interior work, fine-finish spraying, cabinetry, doors, trim, and specialty architectural finishes. We are looking for someone who already understands professional painting and takes pride in producing exceptional work. We would rather hire one exceptional painter than two average painters .

Who We're Looking For:

You may be a good fit if you are the painter other people rely on when the project has to be done correctly. High-end occupied homes Detailed interior preparation Brush and roller application Professional masking and protection Sanding and surface preparation Doors, trim, baseboards, crown molding, and millwork Spraying doors, trim, cabinetry, or similar fine-finish work Working around designers, builders, homeowners, and other trades Maintaining an exceptionally clean and organized work area Diagnosing problems instead of simply painting over them Experience with airless, HVLP, fine-finish spraying, cabinetry, lacquer-style finishes, or high-gloss coatings is a major advantage. What Matters to Us We care about quality, reliability, professionalism, and craftsmanship. Shows up on time and is dependable Can work independently without constant supervision Notices details other painters miss Understands that preparation determines the final finish Keeps tools and job sites clean Communicates clearly Takes correction and coaching professionally Is comfortable working to a high standard Wants to continue becoming better at the trade Speed matters, but quality comes first. We are not interested in someone who rushes through preparation just to finish quickly. About Total Quality Painting Services TQP is a Tampa Bay residential painting company focused on premium residential work rather than high-volume production painting. Luxury interior painting Custom homes and new construction Fine-finish trim and doors Cabinet refinishing Sprayed architectural finishes High-gloss finishes Specialty coatings and premium paint systems We regularly work with premium products and finishing systems including Fine Paints of Europe and professional cabinet-grade coatings. We want to build a small team of highly capable craftsmen - not a large crew of average painters. Requirements Professional residential painting experience Reliable transportation Valid driver's license Ability to perform normal painting-related physical work Strong preparation and application skills Professional appearance and communication Ability to work safely and responsibly in clients' homes Applicants with advanced spraying or fine-finishing experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Hiring Process We don't hire based on an interview alone.

Qualified applicants will complete:

1. A short phone interview 2. An in-person interview 3. A paid hands-on painting skills evaluation The skills evaluation allows us to see how you prep, protect, paint, spray, organize your workspace, and approach the work. It also gives you an opportunity to see how we operate before either side makes a commitment. Compensation Competitive pay based on demonstrated skill and experience. Exceptional painters with strong fine-finish or spraying abilities will be compensated accordingly. This is a full-time position with opportunities to increase responsibility and compensation as your capabilities are demonstrated.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): Please detail your painting experience and types of projects you have worked on. Please detail any spraying or fine finishing experience you have Can you provide photos or portfolio of your previous painting work? Please email examples of your work to Applicants who submit photos or portfolio will be prioritized, particularly those demonstrating experience with high-end residential painting, cabinetry, fine finishes or detailed prep.

Work Location:

In person