General Job Responsibilities and Required Skills

• Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces such as siding, walls, ceilings, and trim for painting by scraping, sanding, patching holes/cracks, and cleaning.
  
• Painting & Finishing: Apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment (airless sprayers, HVLP systems).
  
• Quality Control: Ensure all work meets quality standards and client specifications. Perform touch-ups or repairs as needed.
  
• Equipment Management: Set up, maintain, and take down equipment such as scaffolding, ladders, and safety gear. Clean and maintain all tools and equipment.
  
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all workplace safety rules and OSHA ladder safety regulations.
  
• Documentation & Communication: Review job details, provide progress updates, and communicate effectively with site managers, the Sales Team, and Production Managers.
  
• Adaptability: Adjust to different worksite conditions, climates, and client preferences across various locations.
  
• Extensive Travel: Position requires travel up to 75–100% of the time, including overnight and out-of-town work throughout the state and Great Lakes region.
  
• Rotation: Typical travel rotations last 1–4 consecutive weeks on-site.
  
• Logistics: Company-paid lodging and daily per diem provided for travel.
  
• Professionalism: Professional conduct during travel is required, including substance-free behavior and adherence to hotel/rental agreements.
  
• Experience: 2+ years of commercial or industrial painting experience preferred.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficient in brushing, rolling, spraying, and surface preparation.
  
• Physical Stamina: Able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs repeatedly, work at heights on ladders/scaffolding, and perform duties in various weather conditions.
  
• Tools: Must have a full set of basic painting tools (sprayers, power washers, ladders, brushes, rollers, extension poles, putty knives, caulk guns, etc.).
  
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, reliability, adaptability, and excellent customer service.
  
• Requirements: Must pass a background check and motor vehicle report. Liability Insurance and/or Workers Compensation required. Valid driver’s license and a crew of at least 2–4 painters needed.