Wallpaper Hanger

independencepaintingco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Independence Painting Co. is seeking a full-time Wallpaper Installer to cover interior walls and ceilings in the Des Plaines, IL area. This traveling position includes expense coverage and opportunities for new work in WI and GA.

You will measure walls and ceilings, set up equipment, remove old wallpaper when needed, and apply new coverings with skills in cutting, booking, and trimming. Join a team that values safety, growth, and reliable pay with medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with commercial-grade products and pasting machines
• Knowledge about various wall coverings, such as grasscloth, foil, fabric, and murals
• Mathematical proficiency
• Technological proficiency, including email, internet, and camera skills

Responsibilities

• Measure walls and ceilings to compute the correct number of wallpaper strips
• Set up equipment, including the pasting table, scaffolding, and pasting machine
• Prepare surfaces by removing old wallpaper when necessary, then apply new wall covering
• Apply each type of wall covering with proper technique (double cutting, booking, trimming)

Skills

Strong communicator

Attentive

Problem solver

Customer-focused

Tools

Pasting machine

Job description

Independence Painting Co. is currently hiring for a full-time Wallpaper Installer to cover the interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wall coverings in the Des Plaines, IL area. Our Wallpaper Installer earns a competitive wage of $25 - $35/hour. This is a traveling wallpapering position and expenses are covered! We have new jobs in WI and GA.

In addition to competitive pay and our ambitious, friendly culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay

DAY-TO-DAY

This wallpapering position in our skilled trade typically works 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with some flexibility for occasional night and weekend hours as required. This position is a traveling position and expenses are covered! We have new jobs in WI and GA.

As a Wallpaper Installer, you have the vital skills we need to provide our clients with the stunning wall finishings they're looking for. Your days are busy as you tackle the variety of tasks it takes to transform a room. Before you begin your wallpaper hanging, you measure the walls and ceiling to compute the correct number of strips. Another essential task is to set up your equipment, including the pasting table, scaffolding, and pasting machine. You prepare the surface carefully, taking off old wallpaper, when necessary, then set to work applying the new wall covering.

Attentive to detail, you use all the tricks of your skilled trade to apply each type of wall covering in the proper way. Well-versed in techniques like double cutting, booking, and trimming, you are methodical and precise. Occasionally, you step back to admire the effect, and there's no denying that you're a wiz in your skilled trade. You can't help but be proud of your ability to breathe new life into a room!

ABOUT INDEPENDENCE PAINTING CO.

Since 1968, we have been offering exceptional, hassle-free painting and wallcovering services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients. We put our all into every project, whether we're completing a new paint job, touching up an old one, or fixing a mess someone else made. Our company is a member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA), and we complete all our work in accordance with their high standards. When a client wants their paint job done right the first time, they know to call the pros at Independence Painting Co.

Our employees are the lifeblood of our organization and the secret to our success. We invest in each team member, providing resources such as safety training and new products education to help our employees develop and grow. In addition to a safe, drama-free environment, we provide our team with excellent pay and great benefits. Join us and grow your career here!

OUR IDEAL WALLPAPER INSTALLER

• Strong communicator - ability to clearly present information to our clients and other employees
• Attentive - adept at following instructions in written, verbal, and diagram forms
• Problem solver - expert at troubleshooting and solving problems in as skilled trade
• Customer-focused - possesses great customer service skills

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A WALLPAPER INSTALLER

• 3+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with commercial-grade products and pasting machines
• Knowledge about various wall coverings, such as grasscloth, foil, fabric, and murals
• Mathematical proficiency
• Technological proficiency, including email, internet, and camera skills

Location: 60016