Entry-Level Painter

Pearl Painters; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Full-Time Work

Structured Career Path

Paid trainings

Job summary

Pearl Painters in Portland is hiring an Entry-Level Painter Apprentice. No experience required; you’ll be trained in BKMs for prep, painting, and cleanup while working in a professional environment.

You’ll join a team that emphasizes growth, budget awareness, and client satisfaction, with a structured path from apprentice to leadership roles. This full-time apprenticeship offers competitive pay from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour and benefits including PTO, medical insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• A smartphone with a data plan (for jobsite communication).
• Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, and handle tools safely.
• Willingness to learn, show up, and take pride in your work.
• Not afraid of heights.

Responsibilities

• By joining our apprentice position as an Entry-Level Painting Apprentice, you'll be trained in Pearl's Best Known Methods (BKMs) for essential tasks like prep work, painting, and cleanup while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
• Each day offers a variety of activities, such as caulking, rolling, brushing, and organizing tools.
• Work closely with experienced painters dedicated to your growth.
• Your main goal is to provide excellent service to clients while staying within budget.

Skills

No experience required

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Smartphone with data plan

Physical ability to lift/climb ladders

Job description

Your Career. Your Metrics. Your Move.

At Pearl Painters, raises and promotions don't come from hoping someone notices, begging for a raise, or being the favorite - they come from clear, measurable performance.

Are you one of the many hardworking painters stuck in a company where it's not clear how to move up?

We've seen it too often - talented people doing great work with no idea how to grow. That's not how we do things here.

You get a clear Career Path with specific, measurable expectations. Every position - Apprentice, Skilled Painter, Job Site Manager - comes with written KPIs tied directly to pay and title.

Beat budget? You're on track.

Keep clients happy? That counts.

You'll always know exactly where you stand.

Want a raise? Let's look at your numbers and see what's next. No guessing. No begging. No hoping the boss just happens to notice.

This is your career.

You control the pace. We give you the path.

You're hands-on, hardworking, and ready to start something solid. Maybe you've done a little painting before-or maybe you're just ready to learn a trade that actually goes somewhere. Either way, if you've got a great attitude and show up ready to work, Pearl Painters in Portland has a spot for you.

When you join us as a full-time Entry-Level Painter Apprentice, you're joining an apprentice position that respects you, trains you, and helps you build a real career. Most of our pros started out right where you are. If you're dependable and willing to learn, we'll give you the tools, support, and path to move up.

This apprentice role earns a competitive pay of $17.00–$20.00 an hour.

We also offer our amazing team fantastic benefits and perks, such as:

• 1 week Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Full-Time Work
• Structured Career Path
• Paid trainings

WHAT WILL YOU DO EVERY DAY AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL PAINTER APPRENTICE?

By joining our apprentice position as an Entry-Level Painting Apprentice, you'll be trained in Pearl's Best Known Methods (BKMs) for essential tasks like prep work, painting, and cleanup while maintaining a professional atmosphere. Each day offers a variety of activities, such as caulking, rolling, brushing, and organizing tools. Work closely with experienced painters dedicated to your growth. Your main goal is to provide excellent service to clients while staying within budget. We'll track your progress, and many Apprentices achieve A2 status within just 3 to 6 months!

WHEN WILL YOU WORK?

This apprentice will work full-time hours Monday through Friday with required travel around the Portland metro area.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE OUR ENTRY-LEVEL PAINTING APPRENTICE?

• No experience required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• A smartphone with a data plan (for jobsite communication)
• Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, and handle tools safely
• Willingness to learn, show up, and take pride in your work
• Not afraid of heights

PEARL PAINTERS: WHO ARE WE?

At Pearl Painters, our motto is clear: "Making you wish all contractors were like us!" Since 2001, we have established ourselves as the premier provider of top-quality interior and exterior painting services for residential customers throughout the Portland area. We operate with professionalism, transparent communication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that sets us apart from the competition. Our mission is to ensure that every customer feels confident and engaged from start to finish, delivering results that consistently exceed expectations.

What drives our success? Our exceptional team. We are dedicated to investing in our people, equipping them with the right tools, training, and support needed to excel. Many of our painters start as Apprentices and quickly advance into leadership roles. We take pride in the longevity of our staff and the craftsmanship they demonstrate. In return, we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a workplace culture grounded in respect, continuous learning, and individual growth.