Painting Apprentice

pearlpainters; Oregon; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week PTO

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Full-Time work

Structured career path

Paid trainings

Job summary

Pearl Painters in the Portland metro area is hiring a dependable, full-time Painting Apprentice. You will learn Pearl's methods, support prep, painting, and cleanup, and work on interior and exterior projects with a team that invests in your growth.

Starting pay is $17–$20 per hour with benefits and a clear career path from Apprentice to leadership. You’ll be evaluated on measurable KPIs, with chances for promotion within months as you gain skills and performance.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• A smartphone with a data plan (for jobsite communication)
• Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, and handle tools safely
• Willingness to learn, show up, and take pride in your work
• Not afraid of heights

Responsibilities

• Training in Pearl's Best Known Methods (BKMs) for prep, painting, cleanup, and maintaining a professional vibe on the job.
• Daily tasks include prepping rooms, caulking, rolling and brushing interiors and exteriors, sanding, and keeping tools organized.
• Work alongside experienced painters who invest in your success.
• Create happy clients while sticking to the budget and are tracked by clear benchmarks.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Physical fitness

Team player

Job description

Your Career. Your Metrics. Your Move.

At Pearl Painters, raises and promotions don't come from hoping someone notices, begging for a raise, or being the favorite - they come from clear, measurable performance.

Are you one of the many hardworking painters stuck in a company where it's not clear how to move up?

We've seen it too often - talented people doing great work with no idea how to grow. That's not how we do things here.

You get a clear Career Path with specific, measurable expectations. Every position - Apprentice, Skilled Painter, Job Site Manager - comes with written KPIs tied directly to pay and title.

Beat budget? You're on track.

Keep clients happy? That counts.

You'll always know exactly where you stand.

Want a raise? Let's look at your numbers and see what's next. No guessing. No begging. No hoping the boss just happens to notice.

This is your career.

You control the pace. We give you the path.

Pearl Painters is looking for a dependable and friendly full-time Painting Apprentice to join our wonderful crew in the metro Portland, OR area!

WHAT WE OFFER THIS APPRENTICE

At Pearl Painters, we believe in creating a welcoming crew where respect, learning, and growth are at the heart of everything we do! That's why we offer a competitive pay range of $17.00-$20.00 an hour, plus a bunch of great benefits to make your experience with us even better:

• 1 week Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Full-Time work
• Structured career path
• Paid trainings

OUR MISSION

Since 2001, Pearl Painters is all about "Making you wish all contractors were like us!" We've delivered top-quality interior and exterior painting services in the Portland area, focusing on clear communication and outstanding results. Our talented team is our backbone! We invest in their growth, offering tools and training that allow many to advance from Apprentices to leadership roles. Plus, we provide competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive culture.

YOUR HOURS

In the Portland metro area, this apprentice position offers steady, year-round work from Monday to Friday.

REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR PAINTING APPRENTICE

• No experience required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• A smartphone with a data plan (for jobsite communication)
• Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, and handle tools safely
• Willingness to learn, show up, and take pride in your work
• Not afraid of heights

YOUR DAY AS A PAINTING APPRENTICE

As a Painting Apprentice, you're a vital member of our team, showing up bright and early each day with a great attitude and a readiness to learn! You're trained in Pearl's Best Known Methods (BKMs) for a variety of tasks like prep work, painting, cleanup, and maintaining a professional vibe on the job. Each day is filled with exciting and diverse activities-from prepping rooms and caulking to rolling and brushing both interiors and exteriors, as well as sanding and keeping our tools organized. You have the chance to work alongside experienced painters who are genuinely invested in your success. Your main goal is simple: create happy clients while sticking to the budget. We'll track your progress with clear benchmarks, and as you grow your skills and efficiency, you're well on your way to a promotion-many Apprentices move up to A2 in just 3 to 6 months!

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