Painting Crew Lead

Pearl Painters; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

1 week of PTO

Medical insurance

Structured career path

Consistent full-time work

Bonus program tied to clear metrics

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Pearl Painters in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled Painting Crew Lead to take charge of high-end residential projects. You will manage a small crew, oversee on-site work, quality, and client communications, ensuring projects stay on schedule and budget.

You will be the main contact for clients, document progress, and ensure a clean, organized site. The role requires 5+ years painting experience and 3+ years leadership, with a valid license and ability to work in the Portland metro area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on residential repainting experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or crew management.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift materials, and work at heights (up to 40 ft).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in the Portland, Oregon metro area.
• Smartphone with data plan.

Responsibilities

• On-site lead for high-end residential painting projects from start to finish.
• Manage a small team and lead one job at a time; oversee quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as primary client contact; address concerns and ensure client satisfaction.
• Upload progress photos, track team hours, keep site clean and organized, and ensure smooth project wrap-up with final payment.

Skills

Residential repainting

Leadership

Client communication

Job description

Take Charge of Your Future. Own Your Results. Build Your Career.

At Pearl Painters, we don't do favoritism, guesswork, or waiting around to be noticed. Raises and promotions are earned-not handed out-and they're tied directly to clear, measurable performance. Whether you're an Apprentice, Skilled Painter, or Painting Crew Lead, you'll know exactly what's expected and exactly how to move up. If you hit your targets, beat the budget, and keep clients happy-you advance. No guesswork. Just data, progress, and real opportunity with a clear path toward success!

What We Offer Our Painting Crew Lead:

• Starting pay: $27–$28/hr
• After one year, earn up to $35/hr, based on hitting clear performance benchmarks
• Performance bonus potential: up to $7/hr extra
• Paid training
• 1 week of PTO
• Medical insurance
• Structured career path
• Consistent full-time work
• Bonus program tied to clear metrics
• Retirement plan with company match

LEARN MORE ABOUT US:

Since 2001, Pearl Painters has built a reputation for delivering standout residential painting services in Portland, Oregon. We're known for being communicative, professional, and results-driven-our motto says it best: "Making you wish all contractors were like us!"

We invest in our team with modern tools, training opportunities, and a supportive culture where growth is possible for everyone. Many of our team leaders started on the ground floor and advanced through our structured system. We believe in mutual respect, long-term careers, and setting a standard of quality that our clients trust.

When you join Pearl Painters, you're not just painting walls-you're building a future with a company that's as committed to your growth as it is to excellence.

HOW YOU'LL TAKE THE LEAD:

We're hiring a skilled and motivated Painting Crew Leader to take charge of high-end residential painting projects from start to finish. In this full-time role, you'll manage a small team and lead one job at a time-no site-hopping or distractions. You'll be the point person for everything on-site, from overseeing the quality of the work and ensuring safety, to maintaining the schedule and budget.

You'll also serve as the primary contact for the client throughout the project, keeping them informed, addressing concerns, and making sure they're thrilled with the final result. You'll upload progress photos, track team hours, keep the site clean and organized, and ensure each project wraps up smoothly with satisfied customers and a final payment in hand.

THE RIGHT FIT FOR THIS LEADERSHIP ROLE HAS:

• 5+ years of hands-on residential repainting experience
• 3+ years of leadership or crew management
• Ability to climb ladders, lift materials, and work at heights (up to 40 ft)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work in the Portland, Oregon metro area
• Smartphone with data plan

We're looking for a Painting Crew Lead who takes pride in their craftsmanship, communicates clearly, and maintains a calm, solutions-focused mindset. You should be detail-oriented, lead by example, and consistently deliver smooth finishes and clean job sites-while building trust with clients and guiding your crew with confidence.

READY TO BECOME OUR PAINTING CREW LEAD?