Lead Painter: Master Residential Finishes & Team Lead

The Contractor Consultants; Solomon (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-End Bonus

Safety Equipment Provided

Uniforms Provided

Company Events and Team Building

Onsite Training and Mentorship

Employee Rewards & Prizes

Job summary

JJL Design & Build LLC is looking for a detail-oriented and highly skilled Lead Painter to take ownership of residential painting projects and lead a crew from prep to final coat. This role requires hands-on expertise with painting techniques and equipment, as well as leadership capabilities to train, manage, and support your team.

The ideal candidate is methodical, organized, and passionate about delivering clean, quality finishes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in residential painting.
• Deep knowledge of paint products, prep materials, and spray equipment.
• Ability to lead and manage a painting crew effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of cleanliness and finish quality.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Able to troubleshoot and maintain airless and air-assisted spray systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential and light commercial painting projects, ensuring high-quality results
• Direct and train painting crew on prep, application, and finishing techniques
• Perform surface prep using spackling, bondo, painters putty, and caulk
• Mask, tape, sand, and clean surfaces to prepare for painting
• Apply paint using various methods including brush, roller, airless and air-assisted sprayers
• Choose correct products, materials, and spray tips for each application
• Maintain and clean painting equipment, including sprayers, pumps, and nozzles
• Ensure jobsite cleanliness, safety, and proper protection of non-painted surfaces
• Communicate effectively with staff, subcontractors, and clients regarding job progress
• Maintain quality control and problem-solve issues on-site

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Spray equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Airless sprayer

Air-assisted sprayer

Spray tips

Job description

JJL Design & Build LLC is looking for a detail-oriented and highly skilled Lead Painter to take ownership of residential painting projects and lead a crew from prep to final coat. This role requires hands-on expertise with painting techniques and equipment, as well as leadership capabilities to train, manage, and support your team.

The ideal candidate is methodical, organized, and passionate about delivering clean, quality finishes.