Airfield Painter Leader — Lead Painting & Safety Operations

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston seeks a Painter Leader to oversee safe painting programs across HAS facilities (IAH, HOU, EFD). You will supervise teams, manage materials, track costs, and ensure adherence to FAR Part 139 requirements while supporting maintenance and restoration tasks.

The role emphasizes coordinating with operations, maintaining records, and delivering high-quality customer service. A valid Texas driver’s license is required, with CDL-H possible for hazardous materials transport.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a painter.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, coordinates, reviews and monitors work orders, assignments, schedules and personnel.
• Manages inventory control of required supplies and equipment.
• Calculates cost estimates and actual costs for all projects.
• Conducts inspection of completed assignments.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of all information, reports and records.
• Performs various installation, painting, restoring and refinishing activities.
• Troubleshoots problem areas, recommends and implements solutions.
• Maintains and ensures a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Houston seeks a Painter Leader to oversee safe painting programs across HAS facilities (IAH, HOU, EFD). You will supervise teams, manage materials, track costs, and ensure adherence to FAR Part 139 requirements while supporting maintenance and restoration tasks.

The role emphasizes coordinating with operations, maintaining records, and delivering high-quality customer service. A valid Texas driver’s license is required, with CDL-H possible for hazardous materials transport.