Lead Painter - Wasatch County

Midway Painting Company; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Painting Company in Utah is seeking an experienced Lead Painter to join our team. You’ll work closely with the foreman to ensure projects are completed with precision and high-quality craftsmanship, stepping into leadership without full foreman duties.

Responsibilities include guiding less experienced painters, maintaining site standards, and ensuring safety. You’ll communicate with the crew to stay on schedule and help with equipment setup and cleanup, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional painting experience, including mentoring others.
• Attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, painting techniques, and coatings.
• Ability to work well with a crew and follow foreman direction.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the foreman in daily plan execution and site standards.
• Lead specific painting tasks and guide less experienced painters.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.
• Keep job sites clean and organized; assist with setup/cleanup.
• Communicate clearly with the team to stay on schedule.
• Maintain painting tools and materials on site.

Skills

Leadership

Painting expertise

Mentoring

Team coordination

Quality craftsmanship

Job description

Midway Painting Company is seeking an experienced Lead Painter to join our team of skilled professionals. As a Lead Painter, you'll work closely with the foreman and other team members to ensure painting projects are completed with precision, consistency, and high‑quality craftsmanship. This role is ideal for a painter with leadership experience who is ready to step up without taking on full foreman responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the foreman in executing the daily plan and maintaining job site standards
• Take the lead on specific painting tasks and provide guidance to less experienced painters
• Ensure all work meets Midway Painting Company’s quality and safety standards
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and assist with equipment setup and cleanup
• Communicate clearly with the team to stay on schedule and adapt to project needs
• Help maintain painting tools, materials, and proper usage on site

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional painting experience, including experience guiding or mentoring others
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to craftsmanship
• Solid knowledge of surface preparation, painting techniques, and coatings
• Ability to work well with a crew and take direction from the foreman
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

As an equal opportunity employer, Midway Painting Company LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

We comply with all applicable laws regarding non‑discrimination and do not inquire about criminal backgrounds in our hiring process.

If you’re a skilled painter ready to grow into a leadership role without stepping fully into foreman duties, we’d love to hear from you.