Job Title: Professional Painter Full-time

Chestnutmtn; Galena (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation

Health insurance, Dental & Vision

401K plan

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Chestnutmtn is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Professional Painter to join our team in Illinois. You will prepare surfaces, apply paint and finishes, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires powder prep, finishing, color matching, and thorough cleanup after each project. Responsibilities include surface preparation, applying finishes with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, protecting client spaces, and ensuring high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Previous painting experience preferred (residential and/or commercial).
• Knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Protect furniture, floors, and fixtures with drop cloths and masking materials.
• Mix and match paint colors as needed.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain painting tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
• Clean work areas after each project.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Reliability

Physical stamina

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Professional Painter

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will prepare surfaces, apply paint and finish, and ensure high-quality workmanship while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Protect furniture, floors, and fixtures with drop cloths and masking materials.
• Mix and match paint colors as needed.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain painting tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
• Clean work areas after each project.

Qualifications

• Previous painting experience preferred (residential and/or commercial).
• Knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders and scaffolding.

Benefits (if applicable)

• Competitive pay
• Vacation
• Health insurance, Dental & Vision
• 401K plan
• Training and career advancement

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday (occasional weekends as needed)

Pay

• Starting $17.00 per hour or (based on experience)

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief summary of your painting experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.