Commercial Painter

Swinerton•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled interior and exterior painting, coating, and finishing work on projects. Reads and interprets blueprints, finish schedules, and specifications; prepares and repairs substrates and applies a range of coating systems. Communicates professionally with supervisors and other trades; and supports field operations in accordance with Company standards.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of journeyman‑level (or equivalent lead painter) commercial painting experience.
Demonstrated competency in surface preparation, coating application, color matching, and finish quality standards.
Understanding of fall protection systems and safe work at heights.
Physical demands may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs with assistance of another team member or equipment
Ability to work safely in varying weather conditions and enforce safety practices consistently.
Must have reliable transportation to access multiple jobsite locations; travel requirements may vary by project.
Strong communication skills: receive direction, ask clarifying questions, coordinate with supervisors and other trades, and document issues professionally.
Basic proficiency with mobile devices and collaboration tools; ability to learn Company timekeeping and basic reporting software.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to develop trade skills.

Nice To Haves

May supervise small crews or mentor apprentices as assigned.

Responsibilities

Prepare interior and exterior surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, patching to achieve specified finish standards.
Select appropriate paints, coatings, sealants, and materials based on project specifications and performance requirements.
Mix, tint, and color‑match coatings; apply with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment (e.g., airless, HVLP) in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Mask and protect adjacent finishes, furnishings, and equipment; maintain a clean, organized work area; clean and maintain painting tools and spray equipment.
Assess visible coating failures and recommend corrective actions to supervision; verify curing times and finish quality meet project standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, finish schedules, specifications, and work orders to determine scope, sequence, and material needs.
Identify conflicts or differing conditions in the field and communicate them promptly to the Foreman/Superintendent; support RFI preparation as directed.
Coordinate daily work areas with site supervision and other trades; communicate clearly, ask clarifying questions, and close the loop on assignments.
Maintain expected daily production pace and notify supervision early when constraints impact progress; perform work in occupied facilities as required with professional conduct.
May supervise small crews or mentor apprentices as assigned.
Document basic field conditions and material usage as directed; submit accurate daily time using assigned company timekeeping systems.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Follow OSHA and Company safety practices; erect and work safely from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts; use required fall protection.