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Skilled Painter
Acadia Painting– Bar Harbor, Maine
Full-Time | $20.00 – 30.00/hour (based on experience)
Acadia Painting creates quality interior and exterior painting services for both residential and commercial buildings. We focus on the specific details that make your project unique. We have a work environment that promotes honesty and hard work. Our teams have a wonderful attitude and communicate openly with one another to make sure every part of the project is completed to exceed our client’s expectations.
About Us
At Coastal Maine GC, our foundation is built on strong values:
Communication - Drives us
Personal Growth - Create the Opportunities
Attitude Effort = Outcome
Creativity - Innovative solutions for better outcomes
Hard Working - For a purpose
Community - Support one another
Accountability - We set Standards & Hold Them
Our mission is to deliver elite culture, elite service, and elite quality tailored to provide harmony for all stakeholders. We are guided by the DREAM: To be ENGAGED in Meaningful Relationships & Meaningful work for a Lifetime.
VISION: A BALANCED principle centered team with harmony in Faith Family Fitness Finance
MISSION: COMMUNICATION driven Construction Company that delivers industry transforming results
GOAL: Elite Team Culture, Service, & Quality #Tailored to provide HARMONY for all Stakeholders
SPECIAL FOCUS: ACHEIVE the Dream/Vision/Mission through People, Process, and Purpose.
Your Role: Painter
As a Painter, you’ll be part of a skilled crew bringing residential and light commercial projects to life. From surface prep to custom finishes, you’ll work closely with Lead Painters and Site Supervisors to deliver high-quality results while developing your skills and supporting a strong team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Craftsmanship & Execution
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, scraping, sanding, and filling holes or cracks
- Apply paint, stains, primers, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
- Execute skilled drywall work and other surface finishing tasks
- Perform custom paint jobs per client specifications and color schemes
- Mix and select paint according to project requirements
- Maintain protective coverings on floors, furniture, and trim during projects
- Perform preventative maintenance to ensure long-lasting finishes
Teamwork & Coordination
- Assist Lead Painters in daily operations and task execution
- Assemble and maintain scaffolding or other jobsite equipment as needed
- Communicate clearly with crew members and supervisors
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
Growth & Professionalism
- Take initiative and ownership of your work
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Contribute to a respectful, productive, and detail-oriented jobsite culture
What We’re Looking For
- 2–5 years of painting experience (interior and exterior)
- Familiarity with high-end residential painting
- Dependable work ethic and strong attention to detail
- Ability to take direction, work hard, and collaborate well with others
- Reliable transportation to and from job sites in the Bar Harbor area
- A commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and continual growth
- Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening
What You’ll Get
- A hands-on role with purpose, pride, and opportunity
- Ongoing learning and mentorship from experienced painters
- A values-based team culture that supports personal and professional development
- Year-round employment
- Competitive pay and benefits
Ready to help us build something better?!
Apply now to join a team where craftsmanship, growth and communication drive everything we do.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live within commuting distance of our Ellsworth or Bar Harbor locations, and are you able to reliably travel to those areas for work each day?
- If offered the position, are you comfortable completing a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening?
Experience:
- Residential painting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30