Lead Painter

Job Description

Lead Painter / Working Foreman

Chris Gamber Painting

We are seeking an experienced, dependable Lead Painter / Working Foreman to take responsibility for leading residential painting projects from start to finish. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can produce high-quality painting work while directing helpers, maintaining jobsite organization, and ensuring customers receive professional service.

Responsibilities

· Lead and perform interior and exterior residential painting projects

· Plan and organize daily jobsite activities to keep projects moving efficiently

· Direct and train Painter’s Helpers / Apprentice Painters

· Perform and oversee surface preparation, including sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and cleaning

· Perform high-quality brushing, rolling, and other painting applications

· Read and follow project scopes, specifications, and product requirements

· Maintain consistent quality and attention to detail throughout the project

· Protect floors, furniture, landscaping, and customer property

· Manage ladders, tools, paint, materials, and jobsite setup

· Identify material needs and communicate supply requirements

· Keep jobsites clean, organized, safe, and professional

· Communicate professionally with customers while working in their homes

· Conduct final walkthroughs and address touch-ups or punch-list items

· Report project progress, issues, and completion status to the owner

· Lead by example and maintain company standards for workmanship and customer service

What We’re Looking For

· 3+ years of professional residential painting experience preferred

· Strong knowledge of surface preparation and paint application

· Able to produce clean, consistent, professional-quality work

· Able to confidently lead a small crew

· Dependable, punctual, and organized

· Strong attention to detail

· Good communication and customer-service skills

· Able to work independently and make sound decisions on the job

· Comfortable working from ladders and step ladders

· Able to lift approximately 50 lbs.

· Reliable transportation

· Valid driver’s license preferred

· Must take pride in workmanship and care about the finished product

Leadership Expectations

The Lead Painter / Working Foreman is expected to be the standard-setter on the jobsite. The right person will:

· Set the pace and work ethic for the crew

· Teach helpers proper preparation and painting techniques

· Catch problems before they become customer issues

· Keep the crew productive without sacrificing quality

· Maintain a clean and organized jobsite

· Treat customers, their homes, and their property with respect

· Take ownership of the quality and progress of each project

Pay

Approximately $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, leadership ability, reliability, and ability to independently manage projects.

Opportunities for increased compensation are available as responsibility and leadership grow.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Lead Painter / Working Foreman can take a project scope, organize the crew and materials, execute the work to a high standard, communicate with the customer, and deliver a clean, professional finished project with minimal oversight from the owner.

Chris Gamber Painting is a small, owner-operated painting company focused on craftsmanship, detailed preparation, professional service, and quality residential work.

Thank you for your interest in Chris Gamber Painting. As a small, owner-operated shop, I take pride in delivering a hands-on, detail-focused experience. Every project receives careful prep, high-quality materials, and a focus on a smooth, durable finish that holds up to daily use. My goal isn't just to complete a project—it's to build lasting relationships and earn customers for life through craftsmanship and reliability you can count on.

Thank you for your interest in Chris Gamber Painting. As a small, owner-operated shop, I take pride in delivering a hands-on, detail-focused experience. Every project receives careful prep, high-quality materials, and a focus on a smooth, durable finish that holds up to daily use. My goal isn't just to complete a project—it's to build lasting relationships and earn customers for life through craftsmanship and reliability you can count on.