Senior Painter & Lead Trainer - Commercial & Institutional

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Master Painter for advanced interior and exterior projects on commercial and institutional structures. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying coatings, and inspecting work to ensure exceptional finishes.

You will train junior painters, coordinate material needs and schedules, and maintain strict safety and quality standards on site. Requires 10+ years of painting experience and strong reading of drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of commercial, industrial, or institutional painting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, primers, stains, and finishes.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Safely operate lifts, scaffolding, and painting equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced interior and exterior painting on commercial and institutional structures.
• Prepare surfaces to ensure high-quality and long-lasting finishes.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality standards.
• Train, guide, and mentor junior painters.
• Coordinate material requirements, labor estimates, and project schedules.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Surface preparation

Read drawings/specs

Safety awareness

Caulking

Drywall repair

Coatings application

Lifts/scaffolding operation

Mentoring/leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paint equipment operation

Job description

Apex Systems in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Master Painter for advanced interior and exterior projects on commercial and institutional structures. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying coatings, and inspecting work to ensure exceptional finishes.

You will train junior painters, coordinate material needs and schedules, and maintain strict safety and quality standards on site. Requires 10+ years of painting experience and strong reading of drawings and specs.