Experienced Painting & Epoxy Flooring Technician

LACOSTA is seeking an experienced Epoxy Flooring and Painting Journeyman to join our team in Wauconda, IL. This position is based on commercial and industrial painting experience and will also include basic industrial epoxy floor coating work.

We are hiring immediately. Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Overtime eligibility

Pay Rate: Paid Weekly, every Friday!

• $26-30 per hour, depending on experience

Requirements / Experience:

• Painting and surface preparation experience (required)
• Needs to be able to commute to different sites (less than 1 hour).
• Commercial / industrial painting experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of epoxy and urethane floor coating systems (preferred)
• Ability to operate floor grinding and surface prep equipment (preferred)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (preferred; training available if needed)
• Ability to follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and plant rules
• Must be able to work in PPE and adapt to changing job conditions
• Strong communication, teamwork, and work ethic
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and support team goals
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned tasks as directed by the Department Supervisor
• Apply paint to walls, floors, doors, rails, and other industrial surfaces
• Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, priming, and sealing
• Protect surrounding areas using masking, plastic, and coverings
• Repair surfaces using caulk, putty, or other fillers
• Operate lifts, ladders, and access equipment as needed
• Apply epoxy and urethane floor coatings
• Operate floor grinders and surface preparation equipment
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Follow all safety requirements and job-site regulations
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments
• Travel between job sites may be required

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
• Exposure to construction environments, machinery, and chemicals
• Occasional outdoor work and moderate noise levels
• Full PPE required (hard hat, steel-toe boots, vest, etc.)

Additional Information:

• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
• Strong safety-first culture maintained by LACOSTA

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For more than 50 years, LACOSTA Facility Support Services has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality facility solutions that help customers maintain safe, clean, and efficient workplaces. As a minority-owned business contractor trusted by Fortune 100 customers, we take pride in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to operational excellence.

At LACOSTA, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and recognizes the role you play in keeping businesses running at their best.

Join the LACOSTA Family and build your future with a company that delivers quality, service, and opportunity!