We Are Looking for a Crew Lead!
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We're a fourth-generation luxury residential painting company, and we're looking for painters who care about doing work they're proud of.
Who you'll work for: A small, growing team of people who came up doing this work ourselves. We understand what it takes to deliver precision on $1.5M+ homes — and we don't ask our team to do anything we wouldn't do ourselves. Our leadership came from the field, which means no unrealistic timelines, no cutting corners, and genuine respect for the craft.
What makes this different: Most painters chase volume. We chase quality. You'll work on high-end residential projects where the details actually matter — where a perfectly executed finish or flawless trim is noticed and appreciated by both clients and the team. You're not one of fifty painters at a large outfit; you're part of a small team where your work is visible and your growth is noticed.
We offer year-round work in an industry where that's rare. You're not wondering where next month's paycheck comes from. We've built systems and processes that let us plan ahead, stay organized, and operate as a real business — not a hustle.
What we value: Hospitality. Excellence. Ease. We want people who take pride in their work, who communicate well with clients and crew, and who appreciate working with a team that has their back.
Room to grow: As we expand into ultra-high-end markets, there are genuine opportunities to develop deeper specialization — whether that's decorative finishes, cabinet refinishing, or project leadership.
POSITION TYPE:
Full time
THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:
- Trustworthy, honest, respectful, accountable and reliable
- Calm, positive, and have a solution-oriented attitude in all situations
- A proven leader and manager with the ability to motivate others
- Committed to personal excellence, driven to succeed with a "can do" attitude
- Able to plan, see the “big picture” and prioritize
- Adept at critical thinking and problem solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Curious, collaborative, passionate and detail oriented
- A lifelong learner motivated to continue to learn and grow
- Able to demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection
- A steward of your community and committed to giving back and serving others
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Manage a painting crew to meet scheduling goals and exceed client expectations, while ensuring appropriate and professional communication is conducted between Crew Members, Production Manager, and clients.
- Ensure projects are produced according to approved plans, specifications and shop drawings, while maintaining high quality standards.
- Assist with the development of schedules with the Production Manager to meet milestones and completion dates.
- Provide clear direction to crew members to ensure project targets are achieved.
- Attend and provide input at Project Meetings with the Production Manager, proactively identifying solutions to support ongoing projects.
- Lead the onsite crew to identify and manage opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible results for scope, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
- Manage receivership, storage, and protection of materials and ensure a clean, organized and professional presentation of work sites.
- Support the crew with professional development through GSR Meetings.
- Support and maintain a healthy, happy work environment and corporate culture.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Highly skilled Lead Hand with 5 years’ experience managing crew members on a construction site.
- Intimate Knowledge of Paint Supplies & Materials and When/Where/How to use them
- Proper Preparation and Painting Processes for Interior & Exterior Projects
- Reliable transportation with valid Driver’s License.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree and/or degree in construction or trade management strongly preferred, but not required.
COMPENSATION:
- Competitive compensation at $30-$40/hour
- Access to Bonuses
- Work with a close-knit team of professionals that love what they do
- Opportunities for growth as the company grows
APPLICATION:
If this sounds like you, please visit our website and apply on the careers tab.
https://www.fridenmakerpainting.com/careers/
Let us know why you think you’d be a great fit for our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Tools provided
Experience:
- Painting: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Seattle, WA 98107 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
