Residential Painter- All levels of experience encouraged to apply!

The Opportunity

Tierney Painting is looking for an experienced residential painter who is ready to take ownership of job sites, lead by example, and help deliver exceptional work for our customers. This position is ideal for an established Lead Painter, Foreman, Crew Lead, or Site Supervisor who is comfortable running residential projects.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-quality residential painting, preparation, finishing, and restoration work.
• Help oversee daily job-site operations and keep projects moving according to the scope of work.
• Work independently and alongside painters and laborers.
• Lead, guide, and support crew members based on your experience and readiness.
• Review completed work and help ensure finishes meet Tierney Painting quality standards.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners regarding project progress and job-site questions.
• Organize daily workflows, materials, tools, ladders, and job-site needs.
• Follow company safety procedures when working with ladders, stages, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
• Help maintain a clean, professional, and productive residential job site.
• Learn and follow Tierney Painting's systems, quality standards, and project processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on residential painting experience.
• Solid understanding of proper surface preparation, masking, sanding, patching, priming, cutting, rolling, and finishing.
• Ability to produce clean, detailed work without constant supervision.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to organize work and manage multiple job-site priorities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Comfortable working from ladders and at heights when required.
• Willingness to learn Tierney Painting's systems and grow professionally.

Leadership / Foreman-Level Candidates

You may be an especially strong fit if you have experience:

• Running residential painting projects or crews.
• Serving as a foreman, crew lead, or site supervisor.
• Delegating work and checking quality before project completion.
• Managing job-site workflow and keeping crews productive.
• Working directly with homeowners.
• Training or mentoring less-experienced painters.
• Handling high-end residential or older-home restoration projects.

Experienced Painters Ready To Grow

You should also apply if you are a strong painter who has not officially held a foreman title yet. Tierney Painting offers an opportunity to develop into greater responsibility as you demonstrate:

• Consistent craftsmanship.
• Strong preparation and painting skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Good communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to help other crew members succeed.
• Ownership of quality and job-site organization.

Additional Skills That Are Helpful

• Experience with interior and exterior residential painting.
• Experience with spraying, staining, and clear finishes.
• Experience with drywall and plaster repairs.
• Experience with older-home or historic restoration.
• Experience with decks, porches, railings, and exterior woodwork.
• Experience with ladder and staging setup.
• Experience with scaffolding or lift.
• Light carpentry or related residential repair work.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• $29–$34+ per hour, based on experience and leadership capability.
• Performance-based bonuses and project incentives.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• 401(k) with employer matching and profit-sharing options.
• Medical insurance.
• Life and disability benefit options.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Company vehicle opportunities for qualified team members.
• Company-provided tools, equipment, and uniforms.
• Safety and technical training, including OSHA, lift, and fall-protection training.
• Referral bonuses.
• Long-term advancement opportunities as the company grows.

About Tierney Painting

Tierney Painting is a growing Pittsburgh residential contractor focused on craftsmanship, communication, and taking care of both customers and employees. We are looking for people who want more than just another painting job. Whether you are already running crews or are an experienced painter ready to move into leadership, there is room to grow with the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tierney Painting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.