Journeyman Painter

Journeyman Painter Role overview

NEPR is seeking a Journeyman Painter to deliver consistent production and finish quality on active jobsites. This role requires strong prep and application skills, safe work practices, and reliable daily communication.

• Execute professional prep, priming, and finish painting with strong protection and cleanup standards.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship and jobsite professionalism.
• Provide daily updates (completed work, manpower, materials, issues, next-day plan).
• Read and apply basic plan and specification information when required (finish schedules, door schedules, color locations).
• Work safely every day and contribute to a zero-incident culture.

• Typically 2,000-3,000 field hours (approximately 12-18 months) aligned with Journeyman capability.
• Strong hands‑on skill with brush, roll, and spray; masking and protection; and finish quality.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and communication; ownership of results.
• Ability to work independently and contribute positively to crew productivity.

• Doors/frames: prep + prime + 2 finish coats on a standard 3x7 door or frame in approximately 50 mins (at acceptable quality).
• Walls (rolling): approximately 225 sq ft per hour (at acceptable quality).
• Trim (brushing): approximately 65 LF per hour on 4‑inch trim without taping off the floor (at acceptable quality).

• Paid holidays (negotiable).
• PTO accrual by tenure (negotiable).
• Overtime at 1.5x over 40 hours per week; shift differential for hours worked past 6:00 p.m.

Ownership, High Quality Service, Respect, Learning, Health