Professional Painter

Sawtooth Wood Products; Hailey (ID); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Sawtooth Wood Products in Hailey, ID, is seeking a process-driven painter to join our team. You will visit homes and businesses to perform interior and exterior paint jobs, including touch-ups, drywall fill-ins, and color matching.

The role requires scaffold familiarity, use of hand and power tools, and maintaining a clean work area. Ideal candidates communicate well, manage time effectively, and deliver high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with focus on high-quality finish.
• Willingness to learn painting techniques and safety standards.
• Professional painting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer and sealer to surfaces.
• Protect areas not being painted (trim, fixtures, floors).
• Mix paints to match specifications.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding and cleaning for painting.
• Finish by applying paints, stains and finishes to exterior wood surfaces.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Painting tools

Scaffold assembly

Job description

We are looking for a process-driven and experienced painter to join our team. You'll be responsible for visiting homes and businesses to perform interior and exterior paint jobs, including touch-ups on old paint, filling in drywall holes, and mixing paint colors. The ideal candidate has great communication skills, is familiar with scaffold assembly, using hand and power tools, and understands the importance of maintaining a clean space.

Responsibilities

• Coat painted surfaces with primer or sealer
• Cover trim, fixtures, furniture, and floors to protect them from paint
• Use job specifications to mix and match paint and stains
• Fill holes and cracks with putt and sand away old paint to prepare surfaces for painting
• Clean up work area once project is finished
• Prepare surfaces for painting and staining including sanding, masking, scraping, and cleaning
• Apply paints, stains, and finishes to exterior wood surfaces, fences, decks, railings, and log structures
• Perform detailed finish work with a high level of quality
• Protect surrounding areas and maintain clean job sites
• Operate painting equipment and tools safely
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members
• Maintain materials, tools, and equipment
• Follow company quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Driver’s license required
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• We prefer candidates with 2 years work experience and a completed apprenticeship, but not required
• Strong communication skills, time management skills and attention to detail
• Should have general knowledge of painting techniques and tools, but we are willing to provide training
• Professional painting experience required
• Experience with exterior staining and wood finishes preferred
• Experience with log home staining or restoration is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred
• Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Compensation

$22 - $26 hourly