Lead Painter

Lightmenpainting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based pay growth opportunities

Opportunity for leadership growth

Steady work

Job summary

A local painting company in Portland, Oregon is hiring a lead painter to manage projects, ensure quality, and facilitate production on-site. Candidates should possess strong painting skills and experience in leading teams. Responsibilities involve maintaining job standards and production flow while ensuring clear communication within the crew. This position offers potential for leadership growth and competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong professional painting experience required.
• Ability to lead teams and guide painters effectively.
• Strong prep, brush, roll, and finish skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality painting work in the field.
• Lead and direct daily jobsite activity.
• Maintain quality standards and production flow.

Skills

Professional painting experience

Leading small crews

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Reliable transportation

Job description

Lightmen Painting is hiring a lead painter to help run projects, maintain quality, and keep production moving in the field.

This role is for someone with strong hands‑on painting experience who can lead by example, keep jobs organized, communicate clearly, and maintain standards without constant supervision. You should know how to prep properly, paint efficiently, solve field problems, and help less experienced painters stay productive.

The lead painter is not just another body on the job. This person helps set the tone, maintain flow, and protect quality. We want someone who works hard, thinks ahead, communicates like an adult, and takes pride in clean work.

Requirements

• Strong professional painting experience
• Ability to lead small crews or guide other painters in the field
• Strong prep, brush, roll, and finish skills
• Spray experience preferred
• Ability to maintain production while protecting quality
• Strong communication and reliability
• Comfortable making field decisions and solving problems
• Professional attitude with clients and team members
• Reliable transportation required
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Experience with residential repaints, exteriors, interiors, cabinets, or commercial work is a plus
• Opportunity for leadership growth
• Performance-based pay growth opportunities
• Increased responsibility and influence in field operations
• Opportunity to help shape quality and production standards
• Growth path into crew leader, project management, or operations roles
• Leadership opportunity in the field
• Competitive pay based on experience and production
• Opportunity for steady work and increased responsibility
• Work with a company focused on systems and quality
• Opportunity to help train and guide other painters
• Growth path into larger operational roles

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality painting work in the field
• Help lead and direct daily jobsite activity
• Maintain quality standards and strong production flow
• Assist with jobsite setup, prep, masking, painting, and cleanup
• Communicate clearly with leadership and crew members
• Keep jobsites clean, safe, and organized
• Solve field issues professionally and efficiently
• Help ensure projects stay on scope and on standard