Lead Painter - Crew Leader for Interiors & Exteriors

City of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Louis is seeking a Lead Painter to supervise a crew of painters and helpers across multiple locations in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on coordinating painting projects, ensuring quality finishes, and maintaining equipment.

Ideal candidates will have City experience as a painter or journeyman, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong leadership, safety adherence, and report-writing skills. Full-time, permanent position with opportunities across departments.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to lead a crew of painters and assistants.
• Must have strong safety awareness per city guidelines.
• Three years as City of St. Louis Painter or two years as journeyman with apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and guide painting assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Supervise journeyman painters and helpers.
• Refinish interiors/exteriors of buildings, signs, equipment and structures.
• Order supplies and materials for painting projects.
• Prepare daily status and work reports and time sheets.
• Maintain and repair painting equipment and perform routine tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Data Utilization

Safety & Compliance

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Situational Reasoning

Tools

Paint sprayer

Ladders/Scaffolding

Sandblasting equipment

Compressor

Job description

The City of St. Louis is seeking a Lead Painter to supervise a crew of painters and helpers across multiple locations in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on coordinating painting projects, ensuring quality finishes, and maintaining equipment.

Ideal candidates will have City experience as a painter or journeyman, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong leadership, safety adherence, and report-writing skills. Full-time, permanent position with opportunities across departments.