Experienced Lead Painter (Residential Interior & Exterior)

Kennedy Painting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicle

4% retirement match

Paid vacation

Holidays & sick time

Job summary

Kennedy Painting in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Lead Painter to join our team as Lead Painter / Crew Supervisor. You will lead painters on residential jobs, maintain high prep and finish standards, and keep projects on schedule.

This full-time, year-round role offers a salary of $50,000–$65,000 plus bonus, a company vehicle, health and retirement benefits, paid vacation, holidays, and opportunities to grow with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experienced painter with leadership abilities.
• Strong standards for prep, coverage, and finish.
• Willing to train and develop crew members.
• Comfortable communicating with customers on projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support painters and apprentices.
• Oversee multiple crews and residential job sites.
• Maintain high standards for prep, painting, cleanliness, and property protection.
• Train team members and help develop their skills.
• Communicate with customers throughout their projects.
• Coordinate materials and keep jobs moving efficiently.
• Complete final walkthroughs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with production to keep projects on track.

Skills

Leadership

Painting

Crew supervision

Customer communication

Job description

Experienced Lead Painter

$50,000–$65,000 a year + Benefits | Full-Time, Year-Round Work

Ready to take the next step in your painting career? Kennedy Painting is looking for an experienced painter with leadership skills to join our team as a Lead Painter / Crew Supervisor. If you take pride in quality work, enjoy leading others, and are looking for steady, year-round work with room to grow, this could be a great fit.

Why Join Kennedy Painting?

• Steady, full-time work year-round. We keep our teams busy through fall, winter, and all year long.
• $50,000 - $65,000 annually plus bonus
• Company vehicle and technology provided
• Health insurance (health, vision, dental, and life)
• Retirement plan with 4% company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Opportunities to grow and advance
• Supportive team culture built around Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork

What You'll Do

• Lead and support painters and apprentices
• Oversee multiple crews and residential job sites
• Maintain high standards for prep, painting, cleanliness, and property protection
• Train team members and help develop their skills
• Communicate with customers throughout their projects
• Coordinate materials and keep jobs moving efficiently
• Complete final walkthroughs and ensure customer satisfaction
• Work closely with our production team to keep projects on track

Build a Career With Kennedy Painting

Kennedy Painting is a local, family-owned St. Louis painting company serving the area since 1998 and has been named a Top Workplace from 2023–2026. If you're an experienced painter ready to step into a leadership role with steady work, great benefits, a strong team, and opportunities to advance.