Experienced Painter / Future Crew Leader
About the role
Fresh Coat Painters of State College is looking for an experienced painter who wants more than just another painting job. We are building a professional team of reliable, detail-oriented painters who take pride in their work, care about quality, and want the opportunity to grow. This position is ideal for someone who already has painting experience and has the ambition to become a lead painter, crew leader, foreman, project manager, or future manager.
Responsibilities
- Prepare job sites by covering floors, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces
- Prepare walls and surfaces by scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, and priming
- Fill cracks, holes, and imperfections with the proper materials
- Mix paint and materials to achieve the correct color, texture, and finish
- Paint interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools
- Apply stains, varnishes, and other finishes when needed
- Keep job sites clean, safe, and organized
- Protect customers’ homes, businesses, and property
- Follow all health and safety precautions
- Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors
- Aid in training or leading other team members as you grow
Requirements
- Previous painting experience required
- Interior and/or exterior painting experience preferred
- Lead painter, crew leader, or foreman experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable transportation preferred
- Able to use painting tools such as brushes, rollers, caulking guns, sanding equipment, sprayers, and ladders
- Able to perform basic math and follow job instructions
- Able to work safely on ladders, scaffolding, and active job sites
- Able to perform physical work during an 8-hour shift
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Career Growth Opportunity
This position can be a long-term career path for the right person. We are especially interested in painters who want to take on more responsibility and grow into leadership.
- Lead Painter
- Crew Leader
- Foreman
- Project Manager
- Production Manager
- Operations or Management Position
Why Join Fresh Coat Painters?
- Competitive pay based on experience and leadership potential
- Opportunity to grow into a lead painter, foreman, or management role
- Day-shift schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional team environment
- Opportunity to improve your skills and learn better systems
- Steady work with a respected local painting company
- A company that values quality, trust, reliability, and pride in workmanship
Pay
Pay is based on painting experience, quality of work, reliability, professionalism, and leadership potential.
- Experienced painters: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
- Higher pay may be available for candidates with proven lead painter, crew leader, or foreman experience
How to Apply
To apply, please send your information and briefly tell us about:
- Your painting experience
- The types of painting work you have done
- Whether you have led other painters or crews
- Your interest in growing into a lead painter, foreman, or management role
- Why you would be a dependable addition to our team