Residential Construction Painter
About The Position
Con App Inc. is seeking experienced Residential New Construction Painters to join its production painting team. This is a full-time, hourly employee position offering consistent work, competitive hourly pay, regular overtime opportunities, company-provided transportation, and benefits. Painters work at various locations in and near Richmond, Williamsburg, and the Tidewater areas. Depending on the production schedule, they may work independently, alongside another painter, or as part of a larger crew. The schedule is five days per week, with 40 or more hours and weekly pay. The workday begins upon arrival at the first assigned jobsite; required travel between assigned jobsites is paid. If the drive home from the final assigned job exceeds one hour, the employee is compensated for one hour of drive time. Work and travel are tracked through the company’s Geotab vehicle system. Job assignments and locations vary according to the residential production schedule. Pay is $18.00–$24.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience, skill, productivity, versatility, work quality, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous painting experience is required, and residential new construction painting experience is strongly preferred. The role involves painting and preparing residential surfaces, protecting finished surfaces, correcting defects, completing touch-up and punch work, and maintaining quality, cleanliness, production, and safety standards. Experience with homeowner pre-settlement paint corrections is especially valued. The position requires physical capability for residential painting tasks, including extended periods of standing and working, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, overhead work, using ladders and construction equipment, carrying materials and tools, sanding, and repetitive painting tasks. Employees may drive a company-provided take-home vehicle or travel with a crew in a company van. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Requirements
- Previous painting experience.
- Proficiency using standard paint brushes and rollers.
- Knowledge of basic surface preparation and paint application techniques.
- Ability to produce clean, consistent paint coverage.
- Ability to identify and correct paint defects.
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality.
- Ability to work independently when required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production painting team.
- Dependable attendance and reliable communication.
- Strong attention to workmanship, cleanliness, and jobsite safety.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Capability to stand and work for extended periods; bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work overhead; use ladders and construction equipment; carry paint, tools, and equipment; perform surface preparation and sanding; and complete repetitive painting-related tasks throughout the workday.
Nice To Haves
- Residential new construction painting experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience performing paint touch-up, punch-out, and correction work in preparation for homeowner pre-settlement inspections.
- Comfort identifying and correcting minor paint defects around completed flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and other finished surfaces.
- Experience operating gas or electric airless paint spray equipment.
- Experience applying residential paint products with spray equipment.
- Experience applying stain and finish to oak handrails.
- Experience applying stain and finish to oak stair treads.
- Experience with minor drywall patchwork and repairs.
- Experience with drywall point-up.
- Experience sanding drywall repairs and preparing patched areas for paint.
Responsibilities
- Apply paint using standard brushes and rollers.
- Prepare residential surfaces for paint application.
- Protect floors, windows, fixtures, cabinets, and other finished surfaces as required.
- Maintain clean lines and consistent paint coverage.
- Identify and correct paint defects and surface imperfections.
- Perform paint touch-up and punch work.
- Complete final paint corrections as homes progress toward settlement.
- Meet production expectations while adhering to company quality standards.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Properly care for company-provided painting tools and equipment.
- Work independently when assigned individual homes or tasks.
- Work efficiently as part of a painting crew when multiple painters are assigned.
- Coordinate with supervisors according to the production schedule.
- Follow company safety procedures and builder and jobsite requirements.
- Inspect completed work and take responsibility for the quality of the finished product.
Benefits
- Five paid holidays per year.
- Five to ten days of accrued paid vacation per year for full-time employees.
- Employer-sponsored health insurance options.
- Company-provided take-home vehicle.
- Company fuel card.
- Company vehicle maintenance card.
- Paid travel time between assigned jobsites.
- Additional drive-time compensation when the drive home from the final assigned job exceeds one hour.
- Weekly pay.
- Regular overtime opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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