KD Painting LLC is seeking a dependable and hardworking Painter’s Apprentice to join our team. This is an entry-level position designed for someone who wants to learn and develop professional painting skills while working alongside experienced painters.
The Painter’s Apprentice assists with all stages of residential and commercial painting projects, including surface preparation, masking, sanding, scraping, painting, staining, spraying, cleanup, and jobsite organization. KD Painting specializes in professional painting and cabinet refinishing, so attention to detail and a willingness to learn proper preparation and finishing techniques are essential.
Previous professional painting experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person who is reliable, takes direction well, works efficiently, and cares about producing quality work.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of surfaces prior to painting, staining, or finishing.
- Sand, scrape, clean, degrease, pressure wash and otherwise prepare surfaces as directed.
- Fill minor holes, cracks, and imperfections and perform other basic surface preparation.
- Mask and tape off cabinets, walls, floors, fixtures, hardware, windows, and surrounding areas to protect surfaces from paint and overspray.
- Cover and protect flooring, furniture, landscaping, and customer property before work begins.
- Assist with brushing, rolling, staining, and other paint or finish applications.
- Learn proper use of professional paint-spraying equipment and assist with spraying under supervision.
- Assist with cabinet preparation and refinishing, including cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, painting, staining, and finishing.
- Remove and reinstall cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware as directed.
- Mix, prepare, and handle paints, primers, stains, and other coatings according to instructions.
- Perform appropriate sanding between coats when required to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
- Identify and correct minor drips, runs, rough areas, or other imperfections under the direction of a more experienced painter.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the workday.
- Clean brushes, rollers, sprayers, tools, and other equipment properly after use.
- Assist with loading, unloading, setting up, and breaking down tools, equipment, and materials at jobsites.
- Safely use ladders, hand tools, power sanders, sprayers, and other painting equipment after receiving proper instruction.
- Follow all company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
- Follow instructions from the Crew Lead, experienced painters, and company owner.
- Work respectfully and professionally in customers’ homes, businesses, and occupied spaces.
- Perform final cleanup and assist with returning work areas to a clean and presentable condition.
- Perform other painting-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- No professional painting experience required; willingness to learn is essential.
- Painting, staining, spraying, cabinet refinishing, or similar experience is a plus.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to correct work when necessary.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks after proper training.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a small crew.
- Respectful and professional when working around customers and their property.
- Willingness to learn new techniques, equipment, and processes.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Must follow company safety policies and jobsite procedures.
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular physical activity associated with professional painting work. Employees must be able to:
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
- Work from ladders and step ladders when required.
- Perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with sanding, brushing, rolling, masking, and painting.
- Safely lift and carry paint, tools, equipment, ladders, and materials.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and jobsite conditions.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators or masks when applicable and properly fitted.
- Safely perform the physical duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Painter’s Apprentice at KD Painting LLC does not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who shows up consistently, listens, learns, works hard, pays attention to details, and improves over time.
As skills develop, apprentices may be given greater responsibility and opportunities to perform more advanced painting, spraying, staining, and cabinet refinishing work with less supervision. Promotions are available within the company to Painting Foreman and Crew Lead when skills, experience, and work ethic are met.
KD Painting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local law.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
