Skilled Painter: Interiors, Exteriors & Finishes

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lakeland is seeking a journey-level painter to perform skilled painting across interiors, exteriors, and furniture, using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. The role requires surface preparation, drywall work, and safe handling of tools.

Occasional climbing on ladders/scaffolds and possible overtime are expected opportunities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of journey-level painting experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of journey-level painting experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass an elevated background check and drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply paints, lacquers, varnishes, and sealers to interiors, exteriors, and furniture; paint metal, panels, and structural steel.
• Prepare surfaces for painting; use pressure cleaner; patch and prime; paint with brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Perform drywall installation, taping, texturing, patching, repair, and finishing.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Assist in training and may work overtime or alternate hours as needed.

Skills

Paint application

Color matching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure cleaner

Job description

City of Lakeland is seeking a journey-level painter to perform skilled painting across interiors, exteriors, and furniture, using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. The role requires surface preparation, drywall work, and safe handling of tools.

Occasional climbing on ladders/scaffolds and possible overtime are expected opportunities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of journey-level painting experience, plus a valid driver’s license.