Wallpaper Hanging Technician

Independence Painting Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Independence Painting Co. in Des Plaines, IL seeks a full-time Wallpaper Hanger to apply decorative coverings in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience with knowledge in commercial-grade products and excellent communication skills. This traveling position offers competitive pay of $25 - $35 per hour along with benefits like medical, dental, and paid time off. Join a respected company committed to your growth and success in this skilled trade.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in wallpaper hanging.
• Knowledge of various wall coverings like grasscloth and fabric.
• Technological proficiency, including email and internet skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure walls and ceilings to compute the needed strips.
• Set up equipment including pasting table and scaffolding.
• Apply new wall coverings with attention to detail.

Skills

Experience with commercial-grade products

Mathematical proficiency

Good written and verbal communication skills

Great customer service skills

Education

3+ years of experience or equivalent education

Tools

Pasting machines

Job description

Wallpaper Hanger – Full Time

Independence Painting Co. in Des Plaines, IL is looking to hire a full‑time Wallpaper Hanger to cover the interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wall coverings. Are you well acquainted with the terms "double cut" and "reversing sheets"? Do you enjoy wallpaper hanging and want to grow your career in your skilled trade? Would you like to work for a respected company that values you and offers you opportunities to grow? If so, you might just be the person we are searching for.

This position earns a competitive wage of $25 - $35 per hour. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), and holiday pay. This is a traveling position and expenses are covered. We have new jobs in WI and GA.

Our Story

Since 1967, 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.

Your Day as a Wallpaper Hanger

As a Wallpaper Hanger, 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, 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 wizard in your skilled trade. You can't help but be proud of your ability to breathe new life into a room.

What We Need in a Wallpaper Hanger

• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information to clients and other employees
• Ability to follow instructions in written, verbal, and diagram forms
• Great customer service skills
• Expertise at troubleshooting and solving problems

Your Schedule as a Wallpaper Hanger

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

Location

60016

Salary

$25 - $35 per hour