Painter

18 Nov 2025
District of Columbia, Washington 00000 Washington USA

Painter

Job Description:

Why work here:

Professional Growth and Support

Training and Skill Development: Companies often invest in training for their employees, allowing you to learn new techniques, work with different materials (e.g., epoxy coatings, specialized industrial paints), and develop valuable skills that can enhance your career.

Team Environment: You get to work as part of a team, which allows for social interaction, collaboration, and shared problem-solving. This can make the job more enjoyable and less isolating than working alone.

Career Advancement: Opportunities for advancement within a company are more structured, with potential paths to roles such as lead painter, foreman, or project manager.

Steady Income: As an employee, you typically receive a consistent paycheck with set hours, which provides greater financial predictability compared to the fluctuating income of freelance work.

What we do:

Provided Equipment: Reputable companies provide high-quality tools, equipment (like scaffolding and spray guns), and safety gear, saving you the significant personal expense of purchasing and maintaining your own gear.

Surface Preparation: Wash, scrape, sand, and prime surfaces (walls, ceilings, wood, metal, etc.) before painting to ensure proper adherence.

Minor Repairs: Fill holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or caulk using appropriate tools.

Protection: Cover floors, furniture, trim, and other adjacent surfaces with drop cloths and painter's tape to protect them from paint splatter.

Application: Apply paint, stain, varnish, or other finishes using hand brushes, rollers, or spray guns.

Equipment Use: Safely erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, and sometimes motorized lifts to reach high areas.

Cleanup: Clean up the work area and equipment (brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc.) after each shift and upon project completion, and properly dispose of any waste materials.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations and procedures, including wearing protective equipment when necessary.

Communication: Coordinate with clients, team members, and project managers to ensure work is completed according to specifications and within the established timeline

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications and Skills

Experience: Proven 3 years experience as a professional painter, with knowledge of commercial and/or residential painting techniques.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with a variety of painting tools and equipment (brushes, rollers, sprayers, sanders), and the ability to read blueprints or technical specifications is a plus.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), bend, kneel, reach, and climb with good balance.

Attention to Detail: Strong detail orientation to ensure clean lines, even coats, and a high-quality finish.

Professionalism: Strong communication and customer service skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Licensing: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required for commuting to various job sites.

Where we work

-Completing projects between Northern VA and Washington DC

$22/hr-$28/hr depending on experience

Must have Drivers License, Ability to Park Work Truck at Home, Legally Able to Work in U.S.

Must have 3 years experience.

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Please fill out link: https://form.jotform.com/250275040845150

or email resume.

All candidates selected for a interview will be asked to fill out a criminal records check.

While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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