Custom Paint Specialist

The Custom Paint Specialist is responsible for performing high-quality residential interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, specialty finishes, and minor drywall services. This position requires attention to detail, strong craftsmanship, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively to ensure projects meet company quality standards and customer expectations.

Depending on experience and skill level, responsibilities may also include advanced painting techniques, problem-solving, jobsite coordination, mentoring team members, and communicating professionally with builders and homeowners. Success in this role requires self-motivation, reliability, accountability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional workmanship and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting and finishing, including masking, taping, sanding, caulking, puttying, cleaning, and protecting surrounding areas.
• Apply paints, stains, clear coats, and specialty finishes to walls, ceilings, woodwork, and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and other appropriate application methods.
• Prepare surfaces and apply primers, sealers, and topcoats using spray equipment to achieve consistent coverage and high-quality finishes.
• Perform minor drywall repairs, sanding, spot priming, and touch-ups to ensure surfaces meet company quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship, cleanliness, and safety while assisting with final inspections, punch lists, and project completion.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, builders, coworkers, and other jobsite partners to support project coordination and customer satisfaction.
• Work independently or collaboratively to maintain project efficiency, meet deadlines, and support jobsite operations, including mentoring team members and assisting with workflow coordination as experience allows.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and protect work areas, surfaces, fixtures, and surrounding materials before beginning painting or finishing activities.
• Perform assigned painting, staining, finishing, and minor repair tasks according to project specifications and company quality standards.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain painting tools, spray equipment, and other jobsite materials.
• Identify surface imperfections, application issues, or quality concerns and take appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with jobsite walkthroughs, final inspections, punch lists, and touch-up work to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor material usage, anticipate supply needs, and communicate shortages or equipment concerns to management.
• Accurately track and report labor hours, job progress, and project-related information as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate project updates, scheduling concerns, and potential issues to supervisors, coworkers, and other appropriate parties.
• Support team productivity, assist coworkers as needed, and demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in daily work activities.