Commercial Painter

Cushman & Wakefield • Greenwood Village, CO

3d

About The Position

The Commercial Painter supports the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of commercial facilities through surface preparation, coating applications, wall repairs, specialty finishes, and facility maintenance painting. The role supports ongoing building appearance and asset preservation programs and requires quality workmanship, safe practices, professionalism, and customer service while working in occupied commercial environments.

The position involves interior and exterior projects in office, industrial, and common-area environments, as well as scheduled, project-based, and emergency painting activities across commercial facilities. Painters coordinate with maintenance technicians, contractors, and facility management teams to maintain facility appearance, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional commercial, industrial, or institutional painting experience.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation techniques and paint application methods.
• Experience with drywall finishing, texture repair, and wall restoration.
• Knowledge of coating systems, primers, epoxies, and specialty finishes.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and painting equipment.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures, work orders, and project specifications.
• Valid driver's license, if required for site operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in commercial office campuses, healthcare, educational, or industrial facilities.
• OSHA safety training or equivalent certification.
• Experience with low-VOC and environmentally compliant coating products.
• Ability to estimate labor, materials, and project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting through sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and other preparation methods.
• Apply paints, primers, stains, sealants, and specialty coatings using brushes, rollers, and, very minimally, spray equipment as requested.
• Repair drywall damage, minor plaster defects, and surface imperfections before painting.
• Match existing paint colors and finishes to maintain facility standards.
• Perform interior and exterior painting projects in office, industrial, and common-area environments.
• Read and interpret work orders, project scopes, and facility drawings.
• Protect furniture, equipment, flooring, and adjacent surfaces during painting activities.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and supply inventory.
• Support preventative maintenance and facility improvement projects as assigned.
• Coordinate work with maintenance technicians, contractors, and facility management teams.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED