Job Summary We are seeking a hardworking, dependable Painter to join a residential construction crew working on new single-family homes. In this role, you will assist lead painters with surface preparation, paint application, picking up materials, and detail finishing. If you have beginner-level painting experience, a strong work ethic, and take pride in delivering clean, high-quality work, this is a great opportunity to build your skills in residential construction.
Key Responsibilities Surface Preparation:
Fill nail holes, screw indentations, and seam gaps in drywall, trim, baseboards, and door casings using spackle, putty, and caulk. Lightly sand drywall mud joints and trim to ensure smooth surfaces.
Job Site Protection:
Mask off windows, cabinets, bathtubs, lighting, hardware, and subfloors using painter's tape, plastic sheeting, and drop cloths to prevent overspray and paint drips.
Painting Support & Back-Rolling:
Assist lead painters by mixing paint, running hoses, moving supplies, and back-rolling walls and ceilings immediately following sprayer application. Paint closets, doors, trim, soffits, and exterior surfaces using brushes and rollers.
Material Pick-Up:
Purchase and pick up paint, primers, and job supplies from local supply stores as needed to keep job sites running smoothly.
Punch-Out & Detail Touch-Ups:
Perform final detail walkthroughs to touch up wall scuffs, trim nicks, or drywall dings after other trades complete their work.
Job Site Cleanliness:
Maintain a clean and organized job site. Remove masking materials, scrape minor paint specks off glass/tile, and thoroughly clean spray pumps, hoses, tips, brushes, and rollers at the end of each shift.
Key Requirements & Qualifications Experience:
Previous painting experience required (beginner to entry-level experience is welcome). General construction or drywall experience is a plus.
Driver's License & Transportation:
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation to travel to active single-family build sites and pick up materials/paint as needed.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift heavy paint buckets, ladders, and painting equipment, work comfortably on ladders or scaffolding, and stand/move for hours a day.
Detail-Oriented & Reliable:
Strong attention to detail, straight caulking lines, clean paint coverage, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. How to Apply Submit your resume and a brief summary of your painting or general labor background. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for an interview. Employment details will be discussed during the interview.
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation?
