We are looking for a skilled and experienced residential painter to paint the exterior of structures, buildings, and other surfaces.
As a skilled painter, you should be knowledgeable in selecting the right material for their job and be able to properly sequence a project. Our exterior painter should have experience in painting with various tools and in various heights and spaces while observing all safety measures. You must be respectful, reliable, and have great attention to detail in completing your duties. Our goal is to deliver high-quality painting work at all times.
As our Exterior Residential Painter, you will be part of a company that takes pride in our services and our employees. We recognize that the best way to have satisfied customers is to have satisfied employees. A candidate can expect to work alongside hard-working teammates that as company, we are proud to acknowledge.
At Paint Track, we give our employees bonuses on successfully finished jobs that run under budget, provide paid vacation time, and 401k benefits. If you work over 40 hours, we provide overtime. Paint Track has a close-knit company culture that we cultivate, and we are looking for trusted candidates who want to grow into leadership roles. Pay is determined by experience, skill, and efficiency. Carpentry skills are welcomed (Please mention this in your interview if this is applicable to you).
Responsibilities
- Valid Drivers License + Car to drive to job site
- Use your smartphone application to mark job completion and clock in and out of work
- Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures, etc.
- Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sanders, removing old paint, etc. Fill/repair cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. epoxy)
- Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
- Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
- Apply varnish and other finishes
- Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
- Review painting tasks for each job
- Correctly handle paint
- Wear appropriate painting uniforms
- Wear all protective gear
- Manage and review painting supplies needed for each job
- Carefully cover any exterior furniture or plants to avoid paint spills.
- Work effectively not to damage the client’s property.
- Properly clean up after every painting job.
- Properly dispose of any painting materials.
- Ensure all painting equipment and tools are in your possession
- Review painting work with the customer
Skills
- Job sequencing
- Proven experience as a painter
- Experience with detailed painting work as well as residential exterior work
- Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them
- Solid knowledge construction painting techniques
- Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns, etc.)
- Good basic math skills
- Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders, etc
- Conscientious with great attention to detail
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs
- Must be able to climb a ladder
- Must be able to handle light labor
- No fear of heights
- Knowledge of using a sprayer
- Must be able to hold a paintbrush for continual hours
- High school diploma; successful completion of an apprenticeship (Bonus but not required)
