Painting Apprentice
Celtic Painting Company – Asheville, NC
Join our team as a Painting Apprentice and kick-start your career in the painting trade! This is a paid, hands-on apprenticeship where you'll learn essential skills like surface preparation, painting techniques, and finishing work — all under the guidance of experienced painters on our crew. This role is perfect for someone motivated to learn, willing to put in the work, and looking to build a real trade skill from the ground up.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist with surface preparation: sanding, caulking, patching, and priming
- Learn to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and paint sprayers
- Support the application of paint using brush, roll, and spray methods on residential and commercial jobs
- Help keep job sites clean, organized, and materials properly stored
- Follow directions from the lead painter/foreman and learn how a job runs start to finish
- Learn proper safety practices on every job site
What We're Looking For
- No experience required — willingness to learn and be mentored matters most
- Reliable transportation and consistent, on-time attendance
- A hustle attitude — someone who shows up ready to work and doesn't need to be told twice
- Coachable and open to feedback
- Comfortable with physical work (standing, lifting, ladders)
- Basic math skills (measuring, estimating quantities) a plus
- Someone who takes pride in doing a job right, even when it's not glamorous
Pay & Perks
- opportunity for a raise after 90 days based on performance
- Consistent hours, no weekends
- Real opportunity to grow into a full painter role with hands-on mentorship
About Us
We're a tight-knit, family-run company focused on quality over volume. The owner works on-site alongside the crew, allowing for clear communication, support, and a shared standard for the work.
How to Apply
Reply with a brief description of yourself and why you're interested in learning the trade. Background check and references will be required.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
