Journeyman Painter — Interior & Exterior Mastery

Fields Auto Group; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Health and wellness

Sundays off.

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Fields Collision Center Glenview is seeking an experienced Journeyman Painter to join our team, preparing surfaces and applying paint for interior and exterior projects with high standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates surface prep, coatings knowledge, and the ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay range. This is a full-time role at Fields Auto Group in Glenview, IL, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven professional painting experience with journeyman level preferred.
• Strong surface prep, painting techniques, and coating application knowledge.
• Ability to operate brushes, rollers, and spray equipment safely.
• Knowledge of paints, primers, stains, sealants, and coatings.
• Ability to follow specifications and instructions precisely.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Competent with ladders, scaffolding, lifts as required.
• Driver's license preferred and valid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, scraping, caulking, patching, and priming.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, sealants, and coatings with brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Mix and match paints to achieve required colors and finishes.
• Inspect completed work for coverage, consistency, and quality.
• Repair surface imperfections before painting.
• Protect surroundings from paint and overspray.
• Set up and maintain painting equipment and tools.
• Read and follow work orders and product instructions.
• Report surface issues impacting finish quality.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work area and follow OSHA rules.
• Collaborate with team and assist apprentices as needed.

Skills

Proven experience as a painter

Journeyman-level experience

Surface preparation expertise

Painting techniques knowledge

Coating applications knowledge

Tools handling: brushes, rollers, spry

Following specs and instructions

Attention to detail

Independent work capability

Good communication/teamwork

Ladders/scaffolding safety

Driver's license

Tools

Brushes and rollers

Spray equipment

Ladders and scaffolding

Job description

Fields Collision Center Glenview is seeking an experienced Journeyman Painter to join our team, preparing surfaces and applying paint for interior and exterior projects with high standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates surface prep, coatings knowledge, and the ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive pay range. This is a full-time role at Fields Auto Group in Glenview, IL, with opportunities for