What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter | Build a Career at Element Coatings position at Element Coatings?
Looking for More Than Just Another Painting Job?
Most painting companies do the same thing every day.
We don't.
At Element Coatings, you'll work on everything from luxury custom homes and decorative plaster finishes to commercial buildings, industrial coatings, and protective coatings. One week you might be spraying the exterior of a custom home. The next you could be learning Venetian plaster, limewash, floor coatings, or helping restore structural steel.
We're a growing Utah company that believes quality work, honest communication, and continually improving our craft matter more than simply getting jobs done as fast as possible.
If you're someone who enjoys building things you're proud to put your name on, we'd like to meet you.
See how that sells the opportunity instead of saying "manage paint supplies."
Then I'd have a section called:
What Makes This Job Different?
- Every project is different—no endless apartment repaints.
- Learn specialty finishes like Venetian plaster, limewash, Roman clay, decorative finishes and premium cabinet coatings.
- Work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Performance-based raises—not just waiting around for annual reviews.
- Small team where your work actually matters.
- High-quality tools and equipment.
- Owners who still work in the field and care about craftsmanship.
- Opportunity to grow into crew lead or project management.
Then later:
Who We're Looking For
Someone who:
- Shows up on time.
- Takes pride in their work.
- Wants to keep learning.
- Works well with customers and teammates.
- Solves problems instead of creating them.
- Doesn't cut corners.
Experience is valuable, but attitude, reliability, and craftsmanship matter even more.
I'd also lean into what makes Element Coatings genuinely different. You aren't just another repaint contractor. Based on everything we've worked on together, you've got some strong differentiators:
- High-end custom homes.
- Limewash, Venetian plaster, Roman clay, microcement, and decorative finishes.
- Commercial painting.
- Industrial coatings and blasting.
- Floor coating systems.
- Real opportunities to learn specialized skills that many painters never get exposure to.
Those are meaningful differences that can appeal to painters who want to expand their skills, not just collect a paycheck.
One thing I'd consider is your pay range. If you're thinking of hiring someone with little or no experience at around $20/hour, I'd make the range broad and tie it to experience and performance, for example:
$20–35/hour depending on experience, skill, and performance.
That tells experienced painters they have room to earn more, while still letting you bring on someone newer who has the right attitude.
I think we can make this ad feel more like "Join a team that's building something" instead of "Here's another painting job." That tone is much more memorable in a crowded Indeed feed.
Pay: $21.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Tools provided
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- South Jordan, UT 84095 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $35