Paint Apprentice: Growth, Training & PTO in Portland

Colossal Media; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 company holidays

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement opportunities

401k plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Colossal Media in Portland, OR is seeking a Paint Apprentice to learn hands-on production and assist the paint team with site preparation, daily goals, and deadlines.

This entry-level role offers Mon-Fri 8a-5p, opportunities for growth, paid time off, holidays, and a comprehensive training program as you gain ground-level production experience.

Candidates should bring grit, teamwork, and a willingness to develop craft while handling tools safely and supporting on-site rigging and painting tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A current and valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30 hour Construction course before the official on-site start date.
• Safely and confidently operate work trucks and vans while navigating through busy urban areas.
• Previous experience working at heights above ground level preferred.
• Prior experience in high-paced work environments, such as construction or hands-on work preferred.
• Aerial Boom and Scissor Operator Certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Slack, Google Suite, Oracle, UKG, Adobe PDFs, and other essential platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commit to continuous learning by embracing new skills, responding constructively to feedback, and maintaining a growth mindset with a consistent focus on excellence.
• Understand the important role of having an orderly shop, by becoming familiar with and eventually spearheading our fundamental upkeep practices such as learning our daily task cadence, preparing for and cleaning up after jobs, organizing our inventory, quart cleaning, paint consolidation, amongst others.
• Build expertise in job site organization, including maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly workspace, efficient packing and shipping of gear, wall measuring protocols, and supporting tasks ranging from shop maintenance to serving as steadfast ground support on-site.
• Gain proficiency in pre-production processes, including learning the visual language, general breakdown process of artworks, artwork categories, patterning techniques, burning, pouncing, and handling artwork matchprints and acetates, and apply practical mathematics to ensure precision and readiness for production.
• Safely handle equipment and perform manual labor while acquiring a solid understanding of rigging fundamentals to safely and effectively support and contribute to rig builds, breakdowns, and basic rigging tasks.
• Develop foundational knowledge of painting by mastering essential techniques, product knowledge, brush types, application methods, and pre-production processes while continuously improving speed and accuracy to meet production demands efficiently.
• Troubleshoot challenges in the field and on job sites by showcasing strong problem-solving skills, developing effective time management strategies, and ensuring smooth operations while meeting project goals and maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols, including the responsible operation of all company tools and vehicles.
• Represent Colossal confidently and professionally by embodying the core values of Curiosity, Awareness, Leadership, and Craftsmanship—striving to improve daily, communicating effectively, taking ownership in decision‑making, and fully committing to mastering your craft with head, hands, and heart.
• Maintain flexibility to be on-site or on-call during scheduled shifts, including nights and weekends, in-market or out-of-town, to meet project demands.
• Accurately photograph and document daily job reports (Middle-of-Day and End-of-Day logs), including job status, troubleshooting, and tasks performed using Slack, to keep the operations and sales team updated, keeping in mind a positive, respectful, proactive and collaborative, solution‑minded approach.
• Follow the company’s social media policy and provide consent for interviews, quotes, photographs, and video recordings as needed while striving to maintain a positive and professional online presence.

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 30 hour Construction

Driver's License

Experience at heights

OSHA/ safety training

Slack, Google Suite, Oracle, UKG, Adobe PDFs

Job description

Colossal Media in Portland, OR is seeking a Paint Apprentice to learn hands-on production and assist the paint team with site preparation, daily goals, and deadlines.

This entry-level role offers Mon-Fri 8a-5p, opportunities for growth, paid time off, holidays, and a comprehensive training program as you gain ground-level production experience.

Candidates should bring grit, teamwork, and a willingness to develop craft while handling tools safely and supporting on-site rigging and painting tasks.