Painter

Surfaceexperts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Paid new hire training

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Surfaceexperts in Milwaukee, WI is looking for a dedicated Surface Experts Technician who enjoys hands-on work and problem-solving. This role includes daily repairs, customer service, and developing skills in a unique trade. Ideal candidates have experience in painting or other hands-on trades. A supportive team environment awaits, with essential tools and a company car provided. Enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, great work-life balance, and ongoing training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with a hands-on trade or painting is required.
• Understanding and manipulating color is crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple jobsites daily to perform repairs and provide customer service.
• Follow the 5-step repair process while utilizing a custom toolkit.
• Use exceptional communication skills to engage with clients and update progress.

Skills

Hands-on trade experience

Painting experience

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the Role

Do you have a knack for fixing things with your hands? Thrive doing something different every day? You might be the perfect Surface Experts Technician! Complete small repairs daily by applying your creativity and using problem-solving skills.

A Day in the Life of a Surface Experts Technician: (video not included)

What We Offer

• Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based commissions starting on day 1
• Great Work/Life Balance: No required overtime, no nights, no weekends
• Time Off: Paid holidays and accruable vacation
• Paid New Hire Training: Onboarding includes learning alongside a trained technician
• Company Car: Each technician drives a branded company vehicle for job duties
• Tools Included: All necessary tools and products are provided
• Learn a New Trade: Develop skills in a brand-new emerging trade
• Supportive Work Environment: Team celebrates achievements and collaborates in their approach to problem-solving
• Small Business: Local business with an owner who works alongside the team each day
• Mentorship Opportunities: Ongoing repair training and career development
• Dedicated Help Lines: Technician Support Team on call to assist questions

In the Field Daily

• Visit 4+ jobsites every day
• Repair damage on the job site while using exceptional customer service to follow up with staff
• Employ your creativity in several settings such as apartments, hotels, commercial buildings, and building sites

Customer Service and Communication

• Use outstanding customer service to engage with staff and tenants
• Keep progress up to date with notes and updates in our CRM/Dispatch tool
• Reach out to our Support Team on any issue or question

Follow Repair Process

• Develop an understanding of our own 5-step repair process and use it in the field
• Master each part of your custom-made tool-kit
• Think outside the box to create one-of-a-kind repairs

We are in search of someone with experience in painting. This could be interior or exterior painting, or even painting in a visual art sense. Your knowledge of color and paint application will assist in the color matching portion of the repair process.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with a hands‑on trade – Example include any part the construction, manufacturing, or painting process. Personal hobbies could work too!
• Maintenance experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Color is a fundamental part of our work, and the ability to understand and manipulate color is crucial for success.

About Surface Experts

Surface Experts does it all: Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Panels … Almost Everything! We aim to be the “one place fixes all” for any kind of small surface damage.

• Traditional skills meet modern solutions: We deliver high‑quality, long‑lasting repairs with a smile.
• While many of our repairs are relatively small and straightforward, our competitors always want to completely resurface. Our repairs are often smaller than a dinner plate. This superior alternative results in satisfied customers and long‑term relationships. Our process minimizes materials in landfills while helping our customers save time and money!
• Our repair process needs minimal product – usually just 1 to 2 tablespoons – allowing our technicians to take everything they need with them in a small vehicle. Our method ensures a clean and smell‑free experience, complete in less than two hours.

Vision

• To establish and lead a nationally recognized market for surface repair as an alternative to replacement or complete refinishing.
• Our goal is to be represented in every major metropolitan area, and for our brand to be synonymous with spot repair among all facilities and maintenance management.

Mission

• Our mission is to develop outstanding teams by investing in strong relationships.
• Together, we work to solve our customers’ problems by reducing the waste of time, money, and materials that end up in landfills.

Values

• Serve Others
  • Put Relationships First
  • No Jerks
  • Be Humble
• Be a Problem Solver
  • Be Curious
  • Seek to Understand the Cause of the Problem
  • Work Smart
  • Constantly Improve
• Trust the Process
  • Be Organized
  • Be Teachable
  • Put Business Needs Above Personal Wants