What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter Apprentices (Year-Round Work) position at McLain's Painting, Inc?
Get Paid to Learn a Trade That Will Last a Lifetime!
No Experience? No Problem. We Hire for Attitude, Not Experience.
At McLain's Painting, we're looking for hardworking, dependable people who want more than just another job. If you're ready to learn a skilled trade, work with an amazing team, and build a career with a company that truly invests in its people, our Painting Apprentice Program is the perfect place to start.
For more than 25 years, McLain's Painting has been serving East Tennessee with a commitment to quality craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and taking care of our employees. We believe great painters aren't born—they're trained. If you bring the right attitude and a strong work ethic, we'll teach you everything else.
What You'll Receive
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
(Based on previous construction or related experience)
Paid, hands-on apprenticeship training
No painting experience required. You'll earn while you learn from experienced professionals.
Starter tool bag provided
We'll help you begin your new career with the basic tools you need.
A real career path
As your skills grow, so do your opportunities. Advance into roles such as:
- Professional Painter
- Crew Leader
- Field Leadership
- And beyond
This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to build a career with unlimited potential.
Why McLain's?
We're a family-owned company that believes work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We work hard, support one another, celebrate our successes, and genuinely enjoy spending time together.
Our team regularly enjoys events like:
* Whitewater rafting
* Topgolf
* Bowling and Main Event
* Tennessee Volunteers games
* Tennessee Smokies games
* Team cookouts and employee appreciation events
When you join McLain's, you're joining a team that values people just as much as quality workmanship.
Benefits You'll Enjoy
- Steady, year-round work
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit sharing
- Overtime opportunities
- Hands-on training
We're Looking for Someone Who
Has a positive attitude
Shows up on time and ready to work
Takes pride in doing quality work
Wants to learn and improve every day
Enjoys working as part of a team
Has reliable transportation to and from job sites
Is available Monday through Friday (with occasional Saturdays)
Can successfully pass a drug screen and background check
Build Your Future With McLain's Painting
You don't need experience. You don't need a college degree.
You simply need the desire to work hard, learn a valuable trade, and become part of a company that believes in investing in its people.
If you're ready to stop looking for "just another job" and start building a career you'll be proud of, we'd love to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to climb ladders?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Car Insurance (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Knoxville, TN 37931 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Knoxville, TN 37931: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19