What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Paint Foreman position at Kaloutas?
Job Title: Paint – Foreman
Compensation
- Full-time, hourly position, non-exempt
- $28-$33/hr, dependent on experience
- This position is benefits eligible
Job Summary
The Foreman position is to be its on-site and the main contact between the Customer and the Kaloutas Painting crew. This position reports to the Project Ops Managers under the guidance of Field Managers. Foreman are responsible for ensuring the full scope of work from project management to safety to painting is completed within the customer’s timeframe and budget. In addition, the Foreman provides overall supervision and guidance to painters to effectively carry out customer service and paint-related duties in a professional manner.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Painting:
- Participate as an active painter during the job when needed to keep the project on track
Project Management:
- Complete job on or under budget agreed-upon at handoff meeting
- Complete pre job start site visits
- Complete site safety inspection checklists before the start of each job
- Facilitate daily huddle every morning.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with site Supers
- Make sure equipment and materials are on-site ahead of time and returned after use
- Calculate production rates and estimated materials needed (i.e. lifts, gallons of paint)
- Proactively communicate with Ops Managers on project status on a daily basis
- Elevate important issues to sales and accounting
- Follow protocol to bill customers for extra work completed outside of original project scope
- Assign and hold painters accountable for completing certain sections of the job
Training and Coaching Crew:
- Train painters on unfamiliar or advanced painting techniques
- Verify crew are trained on lifts, spray machines, ladders and scaffolds before use
- Ensure crew follows all incident reporting protocol
- Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks
- Give crew regular feedback on their job performance.
- Partner with HR to ensure crew attendance, appearance, and behavior is always professional
MISC:
- Adhere to all OSHA standards
- Return phone calls/emails within 24 hours
- Willingness to use technology to communicate and track work
Qualifications
- 5 or more years of experience in a painter/lead painter role
- A strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service
- Comfortability with managing multiple priorities and adapting when necessary
- Ability to read blueprints and perform basic calculations
- Advanced knowledge of painting techniques
- Possess an OSHA10 card and be willing to obtain OSHA30 card
- Valid driver’s license
- HS Diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Punctual and consistent work attendance
- Ability to communicate professionally; follow instructions and provide instruction
- Ability to lift and maneuver heavy equipment; stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time
Salary : $28 - $33