Lead Painter

Lead Painter - Residential & Multi-Family (SFW Painting) About the Role SFW Painting is hiring a Lead Painter to run high-quality residential and multi-family painting projects across the Portland metro area. This role is for someone who takes pride in their work, leads from the front, and can deliver clean, professional results in a production-driven environment. We specialize in older homes (1890s-present) , including projects involving lead-based paint , so attention to detail, safety, and proper process is critical. What You'll Do Lead and manage painting crews on residential and multi-family projects Execute and oversee surface prep, repairs, and finish work to SFW standards Work safely and compliantly around lead paint and older structures Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites Stay on schedule and keep crews focused, productive, and on task Communicate clearly with homeowners, tenants, and project managers Identify opportunities for change orders and upsells while on site Ensure final product meets high-quality finish standards What We're Looking For Strong experience in residential painting (required) ; multi-family a plus Proven ability to lead crews and run jobs independently Experience working on older homes (pre-1978 / lead-safe practices preferred) Skilled in: Prep (scraping, sanding, caulking, patching) Brush, roll, and spray applications Trim and detail work Professional, presentable, and client-facing Reliable, organized, and results-driven Comfortable identifying and communicating additional work opportunities What Sets You Apart Lead-safe certification (or willingness to obtain) Experience across a wide range of home styles (1890-2020 builds) Strong production mindset without sacrificing quality Ability to drive revenue through upsells and change orders Why SFW Painting Consistent pipeline of high-quality residential and multi-family work Clear expectations, strong systems, and professional team environment Opportunity to grow into higher leadership roles If you're a high-level painter who takes ownership, leads crews well, and delivers clean, professional results , we want to talk.

Pay:

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Experience:

Construction painting: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

Fluent English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person