Painter’s Helper and Mitigation Technician

ServiceMaster Clean of Fraser Valley; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a team as a Painter's Helper at a leading restoration company based in the Tri-Cities, TN. This position offers a path to learn multiple trades including painting and restoration, with hands-on training in a supportive environment. Enjoy full-time work and opportunities for advancement while making a meaningful impact in disaster recovery.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Dependable and hands-on worker.
• Eager to learn a skilled trade.
• Physically able and willing to work on varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead painters with prepping and painting tasks.
• Support mitigation teams in restoration efforts.
• Help with general labor across job sites.

Skills

Reliability

Coachability

Teamwork

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Now Hiring: Painter’s Helper (and More) | Build a Skilled Career with Purpose
Location: Johnson City / Kingsport / Bristol – Tri-Cities, TN

Are you dependable, hands-on, and looking for more than just a job? Rainbow Restoration (formerly ResiCom Services) is hiring a Painter’s Helper—but here’s the thing: we’re not just looking for someone to hold a paintbrush. We’re looking for someone ready to jump in, learn multiple trades, and grow with a team that does it all.

This is your foot in the door to a trade career that includes painting, water mitigation, mold remediation, demolition, insulation, and detailed cleaning. Every day is different, and every project brings new challenges and opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist lead painters with prepping, sanding, masking, rolling, and brush work
  
  
• Help with general labor across job sites (yes, that includes demo days )
  
  
• Support mitigation and mold crews in drying, cleaning, and restoring homes
  
  
• Pitch in with insulation installs, construction cleanup, and more
  
  
• Be a dependable extra set of hands wherever the job needs you
  
  
• Learn valuable skills in restoration, remodeling, and remediation
  
  

You’re a Fit If:

• You’re reliable, coachable, and not afraid to break a sweat
  
  
• You want to learn a skilled trade and grow into a leadership role
  
  
• You enjoy working on a variety of projects, indoors and out
  
  
• You take pride in being part of a team that helps people rebuild after disaster
  
  
• You show up with a good attitude and a heart to serve others
  
  

What We Offer:

• Full-time work with a career path—not just a paycheck
  
  
• Competitive starting pay and opportunities for raises
  
  
• Real, on-the-job training in multiple trades
  
  
• Work that feels meaningful—you’ll help restore homes, businesses, and lives
  
  
• A team that operates by a powerful set of 12 Core Attributes:
  → Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Love, Passion, Excellence, Engagement, Joyfulness, Effectiveness, Thankfulness, Growth, and Adaptability
  
  
• A faith-forward, family-first environment that values who you are—not just what you do
  
  

Schedule & Requirements:

• Monday–Friday (some weekends as needed)
  
  
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  
  
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in crawlspaces when needed
  
  

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience in painting, construction, restoration, or cleaning
  
  
• Are eager to learn water mitigation or mold remediation
  
  
• Are motivated, respectful, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  
  

Apply today and take your first step into a skilled career that actually means something.
At Rainbow Restoration, we don’t just build things—we build people. Join a team that’s changing homes, changing lives, and changing the standard in the Tri-Cities.

Questions? Call us at 423-900-2080
Serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, and the surrounding Appalachian Highlands