Painter

John Grace; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

EAP- Counseling/Support

Paid Holidays

Job summary

John Grace is seeking a Lead Painter to take ownership of restoring homes in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role involves providing excellent craftsmanship, leadership, and communication while working on various job sites.

Candidates should have strong time management skills, the ability to work under stress, and 3-5 years of on-job experience in a painting role. Benefits include a comprehensive package, paid holidays, and 401k matching after one year.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a verifiable paint role.
• 2-3 years of team leadership in a construction environment.
• Ability to lift and move items over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of paint and safety.
• Work on job sites daily and maintain a clean environment.
• Drive company vehicle to job sites and communicate effectively with homeowners.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent craftsmanship

Time management

Multi-tasking skills

Communication

Job description

Purpose of the Lead Painter Role

As a Lead Painter you are taking ownership of helping to restore homes for the communities of people we serve. You must provide excellent craftsmanship, leadership, and outstanding communication to help us achieve our purpose of restoring lives.

We are looking for someone who

• Has 3-5 years of on-job experience in a verifiable paint role.
• Has 2-3 years of team leadership in a construction environment.
• Can function in a high stress environment that can change daily.
• Has excellent time management, delegation, and multi-tasking skills.
• Is self-motivated and can work independently and as a team.
• Can provide constructive feedback to team members and is open to receiving feedback to help them grow and learn.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of paint and job site safety.
• Skilled in all aspects of site prep, painting, spraying finishes and touchup work.
• Work on jobsites daily and always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Drive company vehicle to jobsites- follow all traffic laws.
• Communicate technical knowledge and expectations in a professional/effective manner to homeowners who may be unfamiliar with painter terminology and process.
• Work to develop painters and other team members.
• Work week is typically 40-45 hours a week, not expected to exceed 50 hours during busy times.

Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is a very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Candidate for employment must have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check to perform work on insurance related claims.
• Basic knowledge of smartphone/email technology.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Benefits Package- Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match, after one year of employment
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• EAP- Counseling/Support
• Paid Holidays