Luxury Finishes Craftsman: Premier Painter & Surfaces

Dream Team; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Team Finishes is seeking a Painter / Specialty Finishes Craftsman to translate design intent into a finished reality across boutique hotels, luxury residences, Michelin-rated spaces, and high-complexity commercial environments.

You will lead surface preparation and coating applications, install wallcoverings with precision, and execute specialty finishes such as plasters and lime washes while maintaining a clean, safe jobsite and adhering to OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial painting experience; specialty finishes experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with airless, HVLP, and air-assisted airless spray systems.
• Experience with surface preparation, caulking, patching, and priming across multiple substrate types.
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification required or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Aerial lift / MEWP operator certification preferred; willingness to certify required.
• Reliable transportation to and from jobsite; ability to travel regionally as required.
• Physical ability to stand, climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in elevated or confined environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all surfaces properly before application — caulking, patching, sanding, priming, and cleaning as required
• Apply commercial painting systems using brush, roller, airless, HVLP, and air-assisted airless spray systems
• Install wallcoverings of all types — random-match, book-match, murals, and feature wallcoverings — with precision
• Execute specialty finishes including plasters, lacquers, varnishes, lime washes, Roman clays, high-gloss finishes
• Apply industrial coating systems including high-performance metal coatings, two-part epoxies, and intumescent coatings
• Follow protection sequencing on every shift — mask, protect, and cover all adjacent surfaces before application
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times
• Operate aerial lifts, swing stages, and telehandlers safely with proper certification
• Identify and communicate finish defects or substrate issues to foreman immediately — same shift
• Follow all OSHA safety protocols; wear required PPE; participate in daily toolbox talks
• Treat every project — hotel, restaurant, or distribution center — with the same level of care
• Uphold Dream Team core values — Vision, Integrity, Relationships, Tenacity, Service — on every jobsite

Skills

Commercial painting

Finish coatings

Surface preparation

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Airless spray systems

HVLP spray systems

Air-assisted airless spray systems

Aerial lift / MEWP

Job description

Dream Team Finishes is seeking a Painter / Specialty Finishes Craftsman to translate design intent into a finished reality across boutique hotels, luxury residences, Michelin-rated spaces, and high-complexity commercial environments.

You will lead surface preparation and coating applications, install wallcoverings with precision, and execute specialty finishes such as plasters and lime washes while maintaining a clean, safe jobsite and adhering to OSHA guidelines.