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September 26, 2026

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JOB SUMMARY

Right now we're still in the exterior season, so any day the weather's good, we're outside. Every other day, and all through the interior season, we're inside working ceilings, walls, and trim.

We're hiring a full-time painter who takes pride in clean, sharp work and wants steady local hours with an awesome team and a company that's set up to do it right.

REQUIRED:

Interest in learning painting trade practices and processes
Commitment to showing up on time, ready to work
Basic familiarity with hand tools (or eagerness to learn)
Able to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet and on ladders all day
Willingness to be trained to regularly climb and work on a 40' ladder
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Able to pass a background check

PREFERRED:

Residential painting experience
Experience working in occupied homes and around customers
Airless sprayer experience

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Clean and treat surfaces before coating — pressure washing, brushing, scraping, and various cleaning agents
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, and shaving
Prep surfaces properly: caulk, fill, sand, scrape, mask off floors, trim, and furniture
Apply primer and finish coats by brush, roller, and sprayer
Cut in clean, straight lines
Complete repairs
Work safely from ladders and steps
Protect and move furniture, and leave the site clean and safe every day
Check your own work as you go — catch issues before they become call-backs
Communicate politely with homeowners on site

WHO YOU ARE:

Quality-driven — you take pride in doing it right, not just getting it done.
Customer-focused — you understand a clean job site and a happy homeowner are part of the finished product.
Honest and accountable — you own your mistakes, you communicate, and you don't cut corners.
Owner-minded — you treat the truck, the tools, and the job like they're yours.
Conscientious — you notice details others miss and follow through without being reminded.
Hard-working — you show up ready, stay busy, and push through when it's hot, cold, or tedious.
Adaptable — plans change, weather shifts, customers pivot — you roll with it.
Team player — you've got your crew's back and know the job goes better when everyone works together.

SCHEDULE & PAY:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, roughly 7:00am - 3:30pm
Local work - most jobs within 10 miles of Olivette
$20 - $28 per hour, based on experience
Overtime available in busy season

* Wage based on experience. We're happy to train an Excellent Person with zero painting skills, but a desire to learn the trade! We're also happy to have an already Excellent Person with skills join our team!

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Steady year-round work - interior season keeps us busy through winter
Tools, equipment, supplies, and uniforms provided
Paid training
Paid holidays
PTO

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