What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter / Foreman position at Paint Now WNY?
Paint Now WNY is looking for an experienced Painter/Foreman to lead residential painting projects throughout the Buffalo and Western New York area.
This is a hands-on position.
We need someone who can produce high-quality painting work while leading a small crew, maintaining jobsite standards, communicating professionally, and keeping projects moving efficiently.
This role is for someone who:
- takes pride in quality workmanship
- can lead and hold painters accountable
- works efficiently without sacrificing quality
- notices and fixes problems quickly
- communicates clearly with customers and management
- keeps clean and organized jobsites
- wants consistent work and long-term growth
Responsibilities:
- Lead residential interior and exterior painting projects
- Perform preparation, painting, and finishing work
- Direct and supervise a crew of 1–3 painters
- Assign daily tasks and monitor crew performance
- Maintain quality and production standards
- Perform jobsite walkthroughs and touch-ups
- Communicate project progress, concerns, and material needs
- Protect customer property and maintain clean jobsites
- Ensure tools, materials, and equipment are used properly
- Help complete projects on schedule and within labor expectations
Requirements:
- Professional residential painting experience required
- Previous crew-lead or foreman experience preferred
- Strong preparation, cutting, rolling, spraying, and finishing skills
- Own reliable transportation
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lead people and solve problems
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be dependable, accountable, and detail-oriented
- Must be comfortable working on ladders and exterior projects
- Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude
Strong pay, consistent work, and long-term growth opportunities are available for the right person.
To apply:
- Send your resume
- Provide a brief work history
- Send photos of completed painting projects
- Include your earliest available start date
Only experienced and serious applicants should apply.
Application Question(s):
- How many years of professional painting experience do you have?
- How many painters have you directly supervised?
- Do you have your own reliable vehicle?
- Please provide a link to or upload photos of your previous painting work.
Experience:
- Professional painting: 3 years (Required)
- Crew leadership or foreman: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Experience:
- Residential painting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $32