Crew Lead

Allcoveredpainting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A painting services company in Seattle is seeking a Painting Crew Leader to manage a team of painters for high-quality residential and commercial projects. The role involves overseeing jobsite operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of professional painting experience, strong leadership skills, and a valid driver’s license. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professionalism and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional painting experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a crew is preferred.
• Excellent understanding of surface prep, application methods, and coatings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead jobsite operations from start to finish.
• Deliver premium quality workmanship aligned with company standards.
• Supervise and support painters and apprentices.
• Maintain open, courteous communication with clients.
• Enforce and model all safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

Description

The Painting Crew Leader is responsible for managing a team of painters to deliver high-quality residential and commercial painting projects. This role includes overseeing day-to-day jobsite operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and mentoring team members. As a Crew Leader, you set the tone on the jobsite—modeling professionalism, accountability, and our company’s core values.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution

• Lead jobsite operations from start to finish, ensuring timely and professional execution
• Deliver premium quality workmanship aligned with company standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow scopes of work, work orders, and color schedules accurately

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and support painters and apprentices, ensuring proper techniques and productivity
• Train and mentor team members to grow their skills and confidence
• Foster teamwork and promote a respectful, positive work environment
• Ensure your crew represents the company professionally at all times

Customer Communication

• Greet clients at the start of each project and maintain open, courteous communication
• Address any client concerns proactively and communicate with the Field Supervisor when needed
• Perform project walk-throughs and ensure 100% customer satisfaction before leaving the site

Safety & Quality Control

• Enforce and model all safety protocols—zero injuries is always the goal
• Ensure consistent use of PPE, proper ladder usage, and safe jobsite practices
• Monitor quality throughout the job and complete final punch lists with attention to detail
• Hold yourself and your crew accountable for delivering exceptional results

Job Reporting & Documentation

• Track job progress and submit daily updates to the Field Supervisor
• Use apps and company tools to document job photos, crew hours, and completion reports
• Communicate material needs, job delays, or scope changes promptly

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional painting experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising a crew is preferred
• Excellent understanding of surface prep, application methods, and coatings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required