Painter / Specialty Finishes Craftsman

Dream Team; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Team Finishes is seeking a Painter / Specialty Finishes Craftsman to translate design intent into a finished reality across boutique hotels, luxury residences, Michelin-rated spaces, and high-complexity commercial environments.

You will lead surface preparation and coating applications, install wallcoverings with precision, and execute specialty finishes such as plasters and lime washes while maintaining a clean, safe jobsite and adhering to OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial painting experience; specialty finishes experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with airless, HVLP, and air-assisted airless spray systems.
• Experience with surface preparation, caulking, patching, and priming across multiple substrate types.
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification required or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Aerial lift / MEWP operator certification preferred; willingness to certify required.
• Reliable transportation to and from jobsite; ability to travel regionally as required.
• Physical ability to stand, climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in elevated or confined environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all surfaces properly before application — caulking, patching, sanding, priming, and cleaning as required
• Apply commercial painting systems using brush, roller, airless, HVLP, and air-assisted airless spray systems
• Install wallcoverings of all types — random-match, book-match, murals, and feature wallcoverings — with precision
• Execute specialty finishes including plasters, lacquers, varnishes, lime washes, Roman clays, high-gloss finishes
• Apply industrial coating systems including high-performance metal coatings, two-part epoxies, and intumescent coatings
• Follow protection sequencing on every shift — mask, protect, and cover all adjacent surfaces before application
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times
• Operate aerial lifts, swing stages, and telehandlers safely with proper certification
• Identify and communicate finish defects or substrate issues to foreman immediately — same shift
• Follow all OSHA safety protocols; wear required PPE; participate in daily toolbox talks
• Treat every project — hotel, restaurant, or distribution center — with the same level of care
• Uphold Dream Team core values — Vision, Integrity, Relationships, Tenacity, Service — on every jobsite

Skills

Commercial painting

Finish coatings

Surface preparation

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Airless spray systems

HVLP spray systems

Air-assisted airless spray systems

Aerial lift / MEWP

Job description

The Painter / Specialty Finishes Craftsman at Dream Team Finishes is the hands — the person who turns design intent into a finished reality. This is not a roll-and-go painting job. Dream Team works on boutique hotels, luxury residences, Michelin-rated restaurants, and high-complexity commercial spaces where the finish is the feature.
This role requires a craftsman who understands surface preparation as well as application, who knows the difference between a good finish and a great one, and who takes personal pride in what they leave behind. At Dream Team, the work speaks for itself — and so does every person who does it.

Core Identity: You don't just paint. You finish. And you don't leave a surface until it's right.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare all surfaces properly before application — caulking, patching, sanding, priming, and cleaning as required

Apply commercial painting systems using brush, roller, airless, HVLP, and air-assisted airless spray systems

Install wallcoverings of all types — random-match, book-match, murals, and feature wallcoverings — with precision

Execute specialty finishes including plasters, lacquers, varnishes, lime washes, Roman clays, high-gloss finishes

Apply industrial coating systems including high-performance metal coatings, two-part epoxies, and intumescent coatings

Follow protection sequencing on every shift — mask, protect, and cover all adjacent surfaces before application

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times

Operate aerial lifts, swing stages, and telehandlers safely with proper certification

Identify and communicate finish defects or substrate issues to foreman immediately — same shift

Follow all OSHA safety protocols; wear required PPE; participate in daily toolbox talks

Treat every project — hotel, restaurant, or distribution center — with the same level of care

Uphold Dream Team core values — Vision, Integrity, Relationships, Tenacity, Service — on every jobsite

Who You Are

You take personal pride in what you leave behind. The finish matters to you.

You show up in uniform, on time, ready to work — every shift, no excuses.

You see what others miss. You don't leave a surface until it's right.

PPE is not optional. OSHA rules are not suggestions. You live this.

You work within the crew, support your foreman, and lift the people around you.

Hotels, restaurants, warehouses — you bring the same standard to every substrate.

You are branded, uniformed, and conduct yourself as an ambassador of Dream Team.

Professional

Adaptable

Team Player

Detail-Focused

Reliable

Craft-Proud

Qualifications

2+ years of commercial painting experience; specialty finishes experience strongly preferred

Proficiency with airless, HVLP, and air-assisted airless spray systems

Experience with surface preparation, caulking, patching, and priming across multiple substrate types

OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification required or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire

Aerial lift / MEWP operator certification preferred; willingness to certify required

Reliable transportation to and from jobsite; ability to travel regionally as required

Physical ability to stand, climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in elevated or confined environments

Willingness to work extended hours and weekend shifts when project schedule demands it