Painter Job Description Template

Job title

Painter

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable painter to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will protect floors, furniture and fixtures before work starts, wash, scrape, sand and patch surfaces and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Protect floors, furniture and fixtures before work starts
• Wash, scrape, sand and patch surfaces
• Caulk gaps and apply primer
• Apply paint and coatings with brushes, rollers and sprayers
• Mix and match colors and finishes
• Set up ladders, scaffolds and lifts safely
• Clean equipment and the work area
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of surface preparation and brush, roller and spray application
• Attention to detail and patience
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• EPA RRP Certified Renovator
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction
• Scaffold and aerial lift training
• Experience with brushes, rollers and extension poles

Skills

• Color matching and finishes
• Caulking and drywall patching
• Lead-safe work practices
• Ladder and scaffold safety
• Customer courtesy
• Reliability

Work environment and schedule

Painters work indoors and outdoors in homes, offices, schools, factories and on bridges and tanks. The work involves standing, climbing ladders and scaffolds, bending and repetitive arm movement. Ventilation and respiratory protection matter with some coatings. Most painters work full-time during the day. Commercial work in occupied buildings may happen nights and weekends, and exterior work slows in cold or wet weather.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.