Sterling VA --- Speciality Painter

Positive Pressure; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid onboarding and training

Steady work for the length of the 2–3‑

Team-oriented work environment

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Positive Pressure seeks experienced Specialty Painters for a commercial construction project. You will spray intumescent fireproofing on structural steel using airless equipment, set up and maintain gear, and ensure coating thickness meets specifications.

Strong attention to detail and reliable attendance are essential. The role is full-time and project-based for 2–3 months, with 7:00am–5:00pm shifts and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience spraying with airless equipment.
• Reliable transportation to Chantilly, VA.
• Ability to wear a respirator (medical evaluation and fit test provided).
• Ability to complete scissor lift training and work at heights.
• Strong attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Spray intumescent fireproofing on structural steel with airless sprayers.
• Mix material, load the hopper, and set up, prime, flush, and clean spray equipment each shift.
• Build coating to the required thickness and check it with a wet film gauge.
• Follow site safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Promptly report equipment problems, unsafe conditions, and job site hazards to the supervisor.

Skills

Punctuality

Attendance reliability

Safety-consciousness

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Job description

We are seeking experienced and dependable Specialty Painters to join our team on a commercial construction project. Your spray experience, punctuality, and attendance will help keep the project safe and on schedule.

Position Overview

As a Specialty Painter, you will spray intumescent fireproofing on structural steel using airless spray equipment. You will set up, run, and clean spray equipment each shift and build coating to the required thickness. Successful candidates will have airless spray experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely at heights.

Schedule

• Full-time, project-based position (estimated 2–3 months)
• Mon-Fri, 7:00am – 5:00pm
• Overtime may be required based on project needs

What’s Offered

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid onboarding and training
• Steady work for the length of the project
• Team-oriented work environment
• Benefits eligibility subject to company policy and applicable law

Key Responsibilities

• Spray intumescent fireproofing on structural steel with airless sprayers.
• Mix material, load the hopper, and set up, prime, flush, and clean spray equipment each shift.
• Build coating to the required thickness and check it with a wet film gauge.
• Follow site safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promptly report equipment problems, unsafe conditions, and job site hazards to the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Experience spraying with airless equipment
• Reliable transportation to Chantilly, VA
• Ability to wear a respirator if required (medical evaluation and fit test provided)
• Ability to complete scissor lift training and work at heights
• Strong attendance and reliability

Preferred:

• Intumescent or spray-applied fireproofing experience
• Crew lead experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Working Conditions

• Work on an active commercial construction site
• Work at heights from scissor lifts
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Respirator use may be required
• Exposure to dust, overspray, and construction debris

Equal Opportunity Employer

Positive Pressure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.