Painter’s Helper and Mitigation Technician

About the role

Rainbow Restoration (formerly ResiCom Services) is hiring a Painter's Helper to join their team in the Tri-Cities, TN area. This role offers the opportunity to learn multiple trades beyond painting, including water mitigation, mold remediation, demolition, insulation, and detailed cleaning. The position involves working on diverse projects with new challenges daily, helping restore homes and businesses after disasters.

What You'll Do

• Assist lead painters with prepping, sanding, masking, rolling, and brush work
• Help with general labor across job sites, including demolition days
• Support mitigation and mold crews in drying, cleaning, and restoring homes
• Pitch in with insulation installs and construction cleanup
• Be a dependable extra set of hands wherever the job needs you
• Learn valuable skills in restoration, remodeling, and remediation

You're a Fit If You

• Are reliable, coachable, and not afraid to break a sweat
• Want to learn a skilled trade and grow into a leadership role
• Enjoy working on a variety of projects, indoors and out
• Take pride in being part of a team that helps people rebuild after disaster
• Show up with a good attitude and a heart to serve others

What We Offer

• Full-time work with a career path—not just a paycheck
• Competitive starting pay and opportunities for raises
• Real, on-the-job training in multiple trades
• Work that feels meaningful—helping restore homes, businesses, and lives
• A team that operates by a powerful set of 12 Core Attributes: Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Love, Passion, Excellence, Engagement, Joyfulness, Effectiveness, Thankfulness, Growth, and Adaptability
• A faith-forward, family-first environment that values who you are—not just what you do

Schedule & Requirements

• Monday–Friday (some weekends as needed)
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in crawlspaces when needed

Bonus Points If You

• Have experience in painting, construction, restoration, or cleaning
• Are eager to learn water mitigation or mold remediation
• Are motivated, respectful, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Pay

$14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Location

Serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, and the surrounding Appalachian Highlands. For questions, call 423-900-2080.