Painter - La Habra

Aerotek; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in La Habra, CA is seeking a Painter for exterior work on stucco walls, wood trim and railings. The role uses spray painting and traditional methods to deliver high-quality finishes outdoors.

You will prepare surfaces, patch and caulk as needed, operate spray guns safely, and use brushes and rollers to achieve smooth results. This contract-to-hire position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with exterior spray painting on stucco, wood trim and railings.
• Proficient surface prep: cleaning, sanding, patching and caulking.
• Experience with drywall prep and smoothing surfaces.
• Proficient with standard painters tools and safety gear.
• Reliability and safe outdoor work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior painting on stucco walls, wood trim, and railings using spray equipment and traditional methods.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, patching, and caulking.
• Operate spray guns safely and effectively for consistent coverage.
• Carry out paint prep such as masking and protecting areas from overspray.
• Use brushes, mini rollers, putty knives and caulking guns to complete tasks.
• Handle minor drywall tasks related to prep and patching.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and store tools properly.
• Follow safety procedures while working outdoors.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and strong work ethic.
• Communicate with team to coordinate tasks and timelines.

Skills

Spray painting

Exterior painting

Paint prep

Drywall prep

Painter tools

Outdoor work ethic

Team communication

Tools

Spray guns

Brushes

Mini rollers

Caulking guns

Extension poles

Utility knives

Job description

Job Title: Painter

This role focuses on exterior painting of stucco walls, wood trim, and railings in an outdoor environment. You use spray painting techniques and standard painting tools to deliver high-quality finishes, while preparing surfaces and performing basic drywall-related tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior painting on stucco walls, wood trim, and railings using spray equipment and traditional application methods.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, patching, and caulking to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
• Operate spray guns safely and effectively to achieve consistent coverage and professional-quality results.
• Carry out paint prep activities such as masking, taping, and protecting surrounding areas from overspray or drips.
• Use hand tools such as brushes, mini rollers, putty knives, caulking guns, extension poles, and utility knives to complete painting tasks.
• Handle minor drywall-related tasks associated with prepping and painting, such as patching and smoothing surfaces.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly store tools and materials at the end of each shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working outdoors, including proper use of equipment and personal protective gear.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic by being punctual, reliable, and focused on quality workmanship.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and meet project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with spray painting, including confident operation of spray guns for exterior surfaces.
• Hands-on experience with exterior painting on stucco, wood trim, and railings.
• Strong paint preparation skills, including sanding, caulking, patching, and masking.
• Ability to perform basic drywall-related prep work, such as patching and smoothing surfaces.
• Proficiency in using standard painters tools, including work boots, two-gallon bucket, good quality brushes, mini roller handles, putty knives, caulking guns, extension poles, and utility knives.
• Consistently demonstrate a good attitude and strong work ethic in a field-based role.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general painting, prepping, and drywall work in residential or commercial settings.
• Comfort working with various paint types and finishes on different exterior surfaces.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering neat, professional results.
• Reliability and willingness to follow established processes and safety protocols.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and a positive attitude. The work offers consistent outdoor projects where you can take pride in visible results and develop your skills with spray painting and exterior finishes. You work in an environment that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and steady, hands-on work, providing opportunities to grow your experience in painting and surface preparation.

Work Environment

This is an outdoor, field-based role focused on exterior surfaces in the La Habra area. You work on stucco walls, wood trim and railings, frequently using spray guns and standard painting tools such as brushes, rollers, putty knives, caulking guns, extension poles, and utility knives. The work is physically active and requires wearing appropriate work boots and attire suitable for outdoor conditions. You follow established safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas throughout each project.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Habra, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Habra,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.