Lead Painter

Lead Painter The Picky Painters - 5.0 Strongsville, OH Job Details Full-time $20 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid time off On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Tools provided Qualifications Residential painting Outdoor work Driver's License Climbing Construction painting surface preparation Commercial painting Full Job Description Are you the top painter on your current crew—consistently outworking everyone else—but still getting paid the exact same flat hourly rate? Do you know how to run a residential job site, manage efficiency, and deliver high-end finishes without a boss constantly looking over your shoulder? At The Picky Painters , we don't care about empty titles. We care about skill and efficiency. We completely reject the sloppy, "blow-and-go" mentality run by high-volume production companies. If you are fast, meticulous, and know how to lead a crew, our uncapped profit-sharing system ensures you earn significantly more than a standard hourly wage. ⚠️

WHO THIS IS FOR

We are looking for an experienced Lead Painter / Crew Leader who can take charge of residential repaints, custom home builds, and light commercial projects. If you need hand-holding or cut corners to save time, please do not apply. The Picky Painters Uncapped Pay & Bonus System We don't bid jobs based on how slow someone might work; we build an efficiency buffer directly into our project budgets. Every job is assigned a set number of target labor hours. If you and your crew finish the project under budget while maintaining our elite quality standards, those leftover labor dollars go straight into your paycheck. Because we handle multiple types of high-end projects, your earning potential scales with the work:

Residential & Custom Repaints:

We bid these projects using a premium labor rate of $30/hour . This creates a massive financial buffer compared to a standard base pay of $20/hour. If you finish early, you pocket the extra margin.

Custom New Construction:

We bid these at $26/hour to remain competitive. While the hourly rate is slightly lower, these sites are wide open—no furniture to move, no homeowners in your way, and pristine job sites. An experienced finisher can absolutely fly through these projects and rack up massive time savings.

Real-World Earning Example:

Let's say a residential repaint is budgeted for 32 hours of labor at the $30/hr bid rate.

If your crew's actual base cost (pay + taxes) averages $22.50/hr, that $7.50/hr difference builds a steady bonus pool just for hitting the target on time.

But the real money is made when you optimize the schedule. If your crew works smart and finishes 20% faster (in 25.6 hours) with zero quality defects, you don't just get to move to the next job—you get paid for the hours you saved at the full $30/hr rate.

For a painter with a $20/hr base rate, finishing this 32-hour job in 25.6 hours adds an extra $14.30 per hour for the time worked. That bumps your effective take-home pay to over $34.00 per hour!(

Note:

A standard 18% deduction is taken from the gross bonus to cover payroll taxes, but the remaining balance is entirely yours. Bonuses are split fairly based on the exact hours each team member contributed to the project. There is no cap on what you can earn). What We Offer Our Team We are a fast-growing company that genuinely invests in our people. Our goal is to provide the stability, tools, and financial incentives you need to build a great career.

Core Company Benefits:

True W2

Payroll:

Weekly pay via direct deposit. No cash, no 1099 runarounds, no under-the-table nonsense.

Overtime Protection:

Full time-and-a-half paid for any hours worked past 40 in a single week.

Earned Paid Time Off:

Accrue 8 hours of vacation time for every 344 hours on the clock.

Premium Tools & Apparel:

We provide major job site equipment, along with company shirts, hoodies, and hats tailored to the season.

Company Transportation:

Access to a company transit van when logistically required.

Family Holidays:

6 unpaid guaranteed days off to spend with family (Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

Additional Bonus & Incentive Programs:

5-

Star Review Bonuses:

Earn $10-$25 every time a client leaves a 5-star Google review highlighting your work. Earn an instant $25 just for filming a quick 60-second video testimonial with a thrilled homeowner or builder on your phone.

Marketing Content Bonuses:

Earn up to an extra $75 per project just for capturing sharp, clean before-and-after photos or videos. We pay $15 per approved video clip and $10 per approved photo set selected by our marketing team.

Medical Reimbursement:

$100.00 healthcare allowance accessible after 90 days of employment.

Crew Referral Rewards:

Bring in other elite painters and earn $100 at 90 days, $200 at 6 months, and $300 at their 1-year anniversary. Your Role on the Project Lead and execute high-end residential repaints, custom new construction finishes, and light commercial projects. Manage surface preparation and flawless applications across interior and exterior spaces. Operate independently on-site, managing team efficiency and timeline momentum. Maintain clear, professional communication with clients, builders, and intersecting trades. Handle the daily physical demands of trade work, including ladder work, lifting 5-gallon buckets, and navigating seasonal temperatures.

Ideal Candidate Requirements Proven Field Experience:

You must be a skilled painter who possesses the technical capability and maturity required to run a job site smoothly.

Reliability & Professionalism:

You are punctual, trustworthy, show up early, and take pride in an organized, clean workspace.

On-Site Attitude:

You possess a steady hand, a positive professional demeanor, and enjoy interacting with clients. You take ownership of mistakes and fix them instantly.

Logistics:

You MUST possess a valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation to get to job sites, an active smartphone, and a personal email address.

Background Screening:

Must pass a standard national criminal background check. We maintain strict safety boundaries regarding violent or theft-related offenses; other historical marks can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Workplace Rules:

Smoke & Vape-Free Sites:

We maintain completely smoke, chew, and vape-free job sites (designated outdoor areas at least 15 feet away from the property are permitted).

Strictly Drug-Free:

We enforce a zero-tolerance, drug-free environment. Due to job site safety risks, we do not accept medical marijuana cards as an exemption to our on-site policies. How To Apply ⚠️

CRITICAL INSTRUCTION

DO

NOT CALL OUR OFFICE.

Calling the office directly demonstrates an inability to follow basic written instructions and will result in immediate disqualification. If you are ready to step up to an elite crew and earn what you are actually worth, follow these exact steps: Submit your application directly through this Indeed posting. Joe will review your credentials and reach out via message to request a direct text message, where you will receive your official application link. The Picky Painters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Profit sharing Tools provided

Work Location:

In person