Commercial Painter

Cherry Coatings; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Coatings in Greater Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Commercial Painter to perform high-quality painting and coating work on commercial projects. You will prepare surfaces, apply paint with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, read architectural drawings, and assist with minor carpentry when needed, while keeping tools and work areas clean and safe.

You must follow safety protocols and coordinate with site supervisors to meet timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong painting and paint application skills for commercial environments.
• Proficiency in spray painting techniques and related equipment use.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and project specifications.
• Basic carpentry skills to perform minor repairs and surface preparation.
• Experience in commercial or industrial painting, preferably with large facilities or multi-trade projects.
• Knowledge of safety practices, PPE use, and OSHA guidelines applicable to painting and construction sites.
• Ability to work at heights, on ladders or scaffolding, and lift materials/equipment as required.
• Reliable transportation to job sites in Greater Indianapolis and flexibility to work varying schedules.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; trade or apprenticeship experience in painting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paint/coatings on commercial projects.
• Read and follow architectural drawings and project specs.
• Assist with minor carpentry or surface repairs as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Follow all safety protocols and coordinate with site supervisors and crew to meet timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Painting

Spray painting

Architectural drawings

Carpentry basics

OSHA safety

Transportation

Height work

Teamwork

Time management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Trade/apprenticeship painting

Job description

Company Description

Cherry Coatings, established in 1968, is a family-owned business that delivers architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services to commercial facilities. The company partners on high-impact projects that contribute to local communities and the built environment. With a large, skilled workforce and specialized teams, Cherry Coatings focuses on accuracy, speed, and safety on every job. The company operates offices across Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, Colorado, and Georgia and is recognized as one of the largest paint contractors in the United States. Team members join a stable, growing organization with opportunities to work on diverse, large-scale projects.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Commercial Painter role is based in Greater Indianapolis and involves performing high-quality painting and coating work on commercial projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying paint and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, and ensuring proper coverage and finish according to project specifications. The role also includes reading and following architectural drawings, assisting with minor carpentry or surface repairs as needed, and maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe condition. Commercial Painters are expected to follow all safety protocols, collaborate with site supervisors and crew members, and meet project timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Painting and Paint application skills for commercial environments.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Spray Painting techniques and related equipment use.
• Candidates should possess the ability to interpret and work from Architectural Drawings and project specifications.
• Candidates should possess basic Carpentry skills to perform minor repairs and surface preparation.
• Experience in commercial or industrial painting, preferably with large facilities or multi-trade projects.
• Knowledge of safety practices, PPE use, and OSHA guidelines applicable to painting and construction sites.
• Ability to work at heights, on ladders or scaffolding, and lift materials and equipment as required.
• Reliable transportation to job sites in Greater Indianapolis and flexibility to work varying schedules.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; trade or apprenticeship experience in painting is a plus.