Painter / Drywall Full Time

Tree Properties LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Properties LLC is seeking an experienced Residential Painter / Drywall Technician for our growing residential construction team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in painting, drywall installation and finishing, and able to work independently or with a team.

Reliability, safety, and professional results on every project are essential. Responsibilities include surface prep, painting, drywall finishing, texture matching, and maintaining clean, safe job sites while adhering to OSHA

Qualifications

• Experience with residential painting using brushes and rollers.
• Experience with drywall installation, taping, mudding, spackling, sanding, and repairs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Own reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, masking, and priming.
• Apply paint using brushes and rollers with clean, professional finishes.
• Operate airless or HVLP paint sprayers (preferred but not required).
• Hang, repair, tape, mud, and finish drywall.
• Perform multiple coats of spackle and sanding to achieve paint-ready surfaces.
• Match textures and perform drywall repairs after plumbing, electrical, or remodeling work.
• Protect flooring, fixtures, cabinets, and finished surfaces during work.
• Maintain clean and organized job sites.
• Follow company safety procedures and OSHA best practices.
• Assist with other residential construction tasks when needed.

Skills

Residential painting

Drywall installation

Quality workmanship

Physical stamina

Authorized to work in US

Reliability

Tools

Paint brushes

Rollers

Extension poles

Drywall knives

Mud pan

Hawk

Sanding blocks

Chalk line

Measuring tape

Cordless drill

Drop cloths

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Residential Painter / Drywall Technician to join our growing residential construction team. The ideal candidate is skilled in painting, drywall installation and finishing, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and can work independently as well as with a team. We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering professional results on every project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, masking, and priming.
• Apply paint using brushes and rollers with clean, professional finishes.
• Operate airless or HVLP paint sprayers (preferred but not required).
• Hang, repair, tape, mud, and finish drywall.
• Perform multiple coats of spackle and sanding to achieve paint-ready surfaces.
• Match textures and perform drywall repairs after plumbing, electrical, or remodeling work.
• Protect flooring, fixtures, cabinets, and finished surfaces during work.
• Maintain clean and organized job sites.
• Follow company safety procedures and OSHA best practices.
• Assist with other residential construction tasks when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with residential painting using brushes and rollers.
• Experience with drywall installation, taping, mudding, spackling, sanding, and repairs.
• Own reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work on ladders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Required Tools

• Professional paint brushes and roller frames.
• Extension poles, paint trays, buckets, and related painting equipment.
• Drywall knives (various sizes), taping knives, mud pan, hawk, sanding poles, sanding blocks/sponges.
• Drywall saw, utility knife, measuring tape, chalk line, and related hand tools.
• Cordless drill/driver and basic hand tools.
• Drop cloths and masking tools.

Preferred Equipment (Highly Desired)

The following equipment is not mandatory but is considered a significant advantage:

• Airless paint sprayer or experience operating one.
• Drywall stilts (adjustable drywall finishing stilts) and experience using them safely.
• Work lights and additional professional finishing equipment.

What We Look For

We are looking for individuals who care about quality, arrive on time, communicate well, take ownership of their work, and represent the company professionally in occupied and unoccupied homes.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing Level 4 and Level 5 drywall finishes is a strong plus.
• Own basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, work gloves, hearing protection, respirator/dust mask, hard hat (when required), and appropriate work boots.
• Knowledge of proper masking, dust containment, and surface protection techniques.

Company Description

We are a fast paced real estate investment firm with a construction division that is looking to expand nationally. We are looking for top talent that wants to grow and increase their abilities and tal