Painter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Hotel discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Painter to maintain guest rooms, public spaces, and back‑of‑house areas across our New Orleans properties. You’ll apply paints, stains, and finishes, prepare surfaces, and protect areas to keep the guest environment pristine.

The ideal candidate has hotel or commercial painting experience, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with teams.

Qualifications

• Hotel/commercial painting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surface prep, drywall repair, color matching, and paint application techniques.
• Experience with brushes, rollers, spray equipment, ladders, and painting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, doors, trim, furniture, fixtures, and other interior and exterior surfaces.
• Patch holes, repair drywall, sand surfaces, 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.

Skills

Painting experience

Surface preparation

Drywall repair

Color matching

Paint application

Tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Independence

Flexible schedule

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:

• 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

Sonenda 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.