Master Painter

Ampcus Inc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Virginia seeks an experienced painter for advanced interior and exterior projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional settings. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and ensure top-quality finishes.

The role requires reading drawings and work orders, coordinating material needs and schedules, and guiding junior painters while maintaining rigorous safety standards in line with OSHA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial, industrial, or institutional painting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, primers, stains, and finishes.
• Experience with drywall repair, patching, caulking, and wall preparation.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced interior and exterior painting.
• Prepare surfaces to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train and guide junior painters.
• Coordinate material requirements and project schedules.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Painting experience

Surface prep knowledge

OSHA safety knowledge

Reading drawings/specs

Tools

Lifts & scaffolding

Painting equipment

Job description

• 10+ years of commercial, industrial, or institutional painting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, primers, stains, and finishes.
• Experience with drywall repair, patching, caulking, and wall preparation.
• Ability to operate lifts, scaffolding, and other painting equipment safely.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and work orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or mentoring other painters.
• Experience with specialty coatings, epoxy systems, and decorative finishes.
• Strong knowledge of color matching and finish application techniques.
• Ability to estimate materials, labor, and project durations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced interior and exterior painting.
• Prepare surfaces to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train and guide junior painters.
• Coordinate material requirements and project schedules.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations.