Lead Drywall Repair & Finishing Technician

Hole in The Wall Drywall Repair of Chicago Metro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Vehicle

Performance bonus

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair of Chicago Metro is hiring an experienced Lead Drywall Repair and Painting Technician. You’ll handle repairs, texture matching, Level 5 finishing, and professional painting on residential and light commercial projects.

You’ll lead, mentor and train junior technicians on job sites, troubleshoot issues, ensure quality workmanship and timely completion, and communicate with customers and the office to keep projects moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of drywall finishing and/or painting experience.
• Strong knowledge of drywall materials, tools and installation methods.
• Proven Level 5 finish skills: skim coating, surface prep, flawless final surfaces.
• Experienced texture matching across multiple texture types.
• Ability to assess repairs and recommend best‑practice solutions.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Fluent in reading and writing English.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be legally authorized to operate in Illinois.
• MVR: no DUI/DWI in past 5 years; no reckless driving past 3 years; no more than 1 moving violation in past 3 years; no at-fault accident past 5 years.
• Must safely operate company vehicle and pass driving record review.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and delegate tasks to junior technicians on job sites.
• Train junior technicians on proper techniques and safety.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions.
• Manage tasks to completion based on work orders.
• Drywall repair: patches, crack repair, water-damage restoration.
• Level 5 finishing: skim coating, surface prep, flawless final surfaces.
• Texture matching: orange peel, knockdown, hand textures, custom blends.
• Interior painting: brush, roll, spray, cut-in work, color matching.
• Ensure quality workmanship and timelines meet customer needs and company standards.
• Communicate with customers and office staff in a timely manner.
• Manage materials and tools inventory.

Skills

Drywall finishing

Painting

Level 5 finish

Texture matching

Quality workmanship

Communication

English proficiency

Driver's license

MVR compliance

Tools

Drywall tools

Job description

Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair of Chicago Metro is hiring an experienced Lead Drywall Repair and Painting Technician. You’ll handle repairs, texture matching, Level 5 finishing, and professional painting on residential and light commercial projects.

You’ll lead, mentor and train junior technicians on job sites, troubleshoot issues, ensure quality workmanship and timely completion, and communicate with customers and the office to keep projects moving smoothly.