Hotel Painter — Create Polished, Guest-Ready Spaces

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick time

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain the appearance of guest rooms, public spaces, and exterior areas across our New Orleans properties. You will perform high-quality painting, surface preparation, and minor repairs to keep spaces looking fresh and welcoming.

Responsibilities include prepping surfaces, sanding, applying finishes with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, and coordinating with Engineering and Housekeeping to minimize disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience with surface prep, drywall repair, color matching, and paint application techniques.
• Experience using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, ladders, and common painting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, cleanliness, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, furniture, fixtures, and other interior and exterior surfaces.
• Patch holes, repair drywall, sand surfaces, remove damaged finishes, and prepare areas for painting.
• Mix and match paints, stains, and finishes to achieve consistent color and quality.
• Apply paint, primer, stain, sealant, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Protect guest areas, furniture, flooring, and fixtures before beginning work.

Skills

Paint techniques

Color matching

Drywall repair

Tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Ladders

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain the appearance of guest rooms, public spaces, and exterior areas across our New Orleans properties. You will perform high-quality painting, surface preparation, and minor repairs to keep spaces looking fresh and welcoming.

Responsibilities include prepping surfaces, sanding, applying finishes with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, and coordinating with Engineering and Housekeeping to minimize disruption.