Skilled Residential Painter

Pearl Painters; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Retirement plan with match

Paid training

Mentorship from pros

Year-round full-time

Job summary

Pearl Painters in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled Residential Painter to join our full-time team. You’ll deliver high-quality interior finishes, prep surfaces, and hand-paint walls, ceilings, and trim with precision and pride.

You’ll work year-round with full-time hours, using airless sprayers, maintaining tools, mentoring junior team members, and following a clear advancement path tied to KPIs and pay growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of hands-on residential repainting experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Smartphone with a data plan.
• Ability to work full-time in the Portland, OR metropolitan area.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job (ladder work up to 40ft, lifting).

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-tier finishes with precision prepping surfaces and hand-painting walls, ceilings and trim.
• Operate airless sprayers and maintain tools to meet targets.
• Mentor junior team members when needed.
• Coordinate with the job site manager to ensure quality and timelines.

Skills

Residential painting

Mentoring others

Attention to detail

Tools

Airless sprayers

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.

Are you a skilled painter with an eye for precision and a drive for independence? Do you take pride in producing impeccable results while mentoring others and helping a team succeed? If so, we’d love to have you join our outstanding painting team at Pearl Painters as our next full-time Residential Painter!

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

We've built a company culture around excellence, respect, and steady growth - and we back that up with strong compensation and a supportive environment.

As our Residential Painter, you’ll earn $23.50 – $29.00 per hour, plus hourly bonus potential up to $4.00, all while working year-round with full-time hours.

• performance bonus program
• medical insurance
• one week of paid time off (PTO)
• retirement plan with an employer match
• paid training
• training and mentorship from seasoned painting professionals
• full-time hours year-round and a clear advancement path within the organization

GET TO KNOW US:

At Pearl Painters, our motto is, "Making you wish all contractors were like us!" Since 2001, we've delivered exceptional interior and exterior painting services to residential clients in Portland, focusing on professionalism, clear communication, and quality to ensure customer satisfaction. Our dedicated team is essential to our success; we invest in their growth with the right tools and training, enabling many to advance from Apprentices to leadership roles. We pride ourselves on our skilled staff, competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture of respect, making Pearl Painters not just a job, but a fulfilling career with a company that stands by its promises.

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 - 5+ years of hands-on residential repainting experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Smartphone with a data plan
• Ability to work full-time in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job (including ladder work up to 40ft, lifting, etc)

THE DIFFERENCE THAT YOU'LL MAKE

As a Residential Painter, your day revolves around delivering top-tier finishes with confidence and speed. You approach every project with precision-prepping surfaces, selecting primers, and hand-painting walls, ceilings, and trim without oversight. You're adept with airless sprayers, know how to maintain your tools, and monitor your own production rates to meet targets. When challenges arise, you troubleshoot quickly and keep communication open with your job site manager. You set the standard for quality and efficiency, all while mentoring junior team members when needed.