Painter

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick time

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain the appearance of guest rooms, public spaces, and exterior areas across our New Orleans properties. You will perform high-quality painting, surface preparation, and minor repairs to keep spaces looking fresh and welcoming.

Responsibilities include prepping surfaces, sanding, applying finishes with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, and coordinating with Engineering and Housekeeping to minimize disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience with surface prep, drywall repair, color matching, and paint application techniques.
• Experience using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, ladders, and common painting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, cleanliness, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, furniture, fixtures, and other interior and exterior surfaces.
• Patch holes, repair drywall, sand surfaces, remove damaged finishes, and prepare areas for painting.
• Mix and match paints, stains, and finishes to achieve consistent color and quality.
• Apply paint, primer, stain, sealant, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Protect guest areas, furniture, flooring, and fixtures before beginning work.

Skills

Paint techniques

Color matching

Drywall repair

Tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Ladders

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Great hospitality experiences start with spaces that feel fresh, polished, and cared for. As a Painter, you’ll help maintain the appearance of our guest rooms, public spaces, exterior areas, and back-of-house facilities through high-quality painting, finishing, and surface repairs. If you’re skilled, detail-oriented, and take pride in creating spaces that look their best — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, furniture, fixtures, and other interior and exterior surfaces.
• Patch holes, repair drywall, sand surfaces, remove damaged finishes, and prepare areas for painting.
• Mix and match paints, stains, and finishes to achieve consistent color and quality.
• Apply paint, primer, stain, sealant, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Protect guest areas, furniture, flooring, and fixtures before beginning work.
• Complete guest room, public space, and back-of-house touch-ups with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Inspect completed work and maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, paint inventory, and organized storage areas.
• Follow all hotel safety procedures and use ladders, equipment, chemicals, and protective gear correctly.
• Partner with Engineering, Housekeeping, and Operations teams to prioritize projects and keep the hotel guest-ready.
• Assist with general maintenance projects as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous commercial, residential, hotel, construction, or facilities painting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, drywall repair, color matching, and paint application techniques.
• Experience using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, ladders, and common painting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and complete projects efficiently.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A passion for quality workmanship, teamwork, and creating safe and welcoming guest environments.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.