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American Property Management
Assistant Painter
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A Painter applies paint to walls of houses or buildings, including interior and exterior walls. Prepares wall surfaces before painting. May specialize in painting industrial structures.
$55,435 / year median in Oregon
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Painter American Property Management - 3.3 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Construction painting Driver's License Attention to detail Sanding Caulking Full Job Description Painter Assistant - Commercial & Residential Full-Time | Portland Metro Area Great 4-Day Work Week — Monday through Thursday We are seeking a dependable and motivated Painter Assistant to join our property management and maintenance team. This position assists our Lead Painter with interior and exterior painting projects at commercial and residential properties throughout the Portland Metro area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some painting, construction, or maintenance experience who wants steady, year-round work and the opportunity to develop professional painting skills. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and willing to learn . You don't need to be a master painter, but you do need to take pride in your work, follow instructions, and be willing to stay productive throughout the workday. What You'll Do Working alongside our Lead Painter, your responsibilities will include: Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting Mask and protect windows, floors, fixtures, landscaping, and surrounding areas Scrape, sand, clean, and prime surfaces Fill nail holes, cracks, and minor surface imperfections Perform basic caulking and patching Assist with minor drywall repairs Apply paint using brushes and rollers Assist with spray painting and airless sprayer setup Help move and cover furniture and equipment Set up and take down ladders and painting equipment Mix and organize paints and materials Perform touch-ups and detail work Maintain clean and organized job sites Clean brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other equipment Load and unload paint, tools, ladders, and materials Assist the Lead Painter with commercial and residential painting projects Follow company and job-site safety procedures As your skills develop, you will have opportunities to take on more painting responsibilities and work more independently.