Painter

Nawkaw Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Company holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nawkaw Inc. is seeking an Experienced Stain Technician (Painter) — Crew Lead to travel with a field crew on commercial exterior finish projects.

This hands-on leadership role requires journeyman-level painting skills and the ability to run work in the field, keep a crew productive, and deliver high-quality results safely and efficiently. You will oversee setup, performance, and QA while coordinating with Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level painting experience in commercial, industrial, exterior or finish work.
• Experience leading painters, field technicians, or construction crews.
• Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements.
• Able to pass post-offer background check and motor vehicle record checks.
• Able to pass drug testing when required by customer or project.
• OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain.
• For NY/Northeast projects, SST 40-Hour card or ability to obtain.
• Lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a crew on active jobsites.
• Oversee jobsite setup, substrate preparation, application work, cleanup, tools, equipment, and daily production.
• Maintain quality, safety, organization, and productivity in the field.
• Communicate clearly with Project Managers and team members.
• Operate and care for company vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Represent Nawkaw professionally with customers, contractors, and jobsite teams.

Skills

Journeyman painting

Crew leadership

Travel readiness

Valid driver\'s license

Background check clearance

Drug testing compliance

OSHA 30 certification

SST 40-Hour (NY/Northeast)

Physical fitness (lift 75 lbs)

Job description

Experienced Stain Technician (Painter) — Crew Lead

What You’ll Do

• Lead and work alongside a crew on active jobsites.
• Oversee jobsite setup, substrate preparation, application work, cleanup, tools, equipment, and daily production.
• Maintain quality, safety, organization, and productivity in the field.
• Communicate clearly with Project Managers and team members.
• Operate and care for company vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Represent Nawkaw professionally with customers, contractors, and jobsite teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Journeyman-level painting experience, preferably in commercial, industrial, exterior, construction, concrete, masonry, staining, coatings, or specialty finish work.
• Prior experience leading painters, field technicians, or construction crews.
• Ability to travel for work, including overnight and out-of-town projects.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass a post-offer background check and meet motor vehicle record requirements.
• Ability to pass drug testing when required by customer, contract, project, or jobsite requirements, including THC or similar contract-mandated requirements where applicable.
• OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain as required.
• For New York / Northeast projects, SST 40-Hour card or ability to obtain as required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, work at heights, work outdoors, and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, communication, and follow-through.

What Nawkaw Provides

• Company trucks and transportation to jobsites.
• All materials, products, tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Company-provided or reimbursed workwear, safety boots, and required safety gear.
• Paid travel arrangements and overnight accommodations for work trips.
• Company-paid or supported training required for the role, including applicable OSHA or jobsite-required training.
• Steady full-time opportunities for candidates who are willing and able to travel as project needs require.
• Competitive pay based on location, experience, and skill level.
• Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and retirement plan options, subject to eligibility and location.

Work Location

On the road, with local and travel-based project assignments depending on business needs.

Nawkaw is hiring an experienced Stain Technician (Painter) to lead field crews on commercial construction and exterior finish projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for a journeyman-level painter who knows how to run work in the field, keep a crew productive, and deliver high-quality results safely and efficiently.

This position is best suited for someone with strong painting or construction experience, prior crew leadership experience, and the ability to travel for work. Some projects are local, but steady full-time work may require overnight or extended travel depending on project schedules.