Painter’s Apprentice Full Time

Job Description:

Innovation Painting & Remodeling is currently hiring a ‘Painter’s Apprentice’ to join our team within our expanding Midcoast Maine region. This role is a great fit for someone who may lack years of painting experience. We are hiring not necessarily on length of experience, but on an individual’s level of capabilities, strong work ethic, professional attitude, and someone who wants to learn the trade the right way.

We are looking for individuals who are dependable, coachable, respectful, and motivated to improve. Painting skills can be learned but what matters most is finding someone who shows up, works hard, communicates well, and takes pride in completing things the right way.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong work ethic
• Dependability and punctuality
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Respect for clients, coworkers, and the jobsite
• Pride in clean, quality work

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting with interior and exterior residential painting
• Surface prep including sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, masking, and priming
• Helping maintain clean, organized jobsites
• Working in clients’ homes with professionalism and care
• Learning painting systems, jobsite standards, and best practices
• Supporting lead painters and crew members as needed

This is an opportunity to grow with a company that values professionalism, customer experience, and high standards. We are willing to invest in the right person if they bring the right attitude and work ethic. With the height of the summer months upon us, our goal is a commitment of 40-50hours a week.

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work full-time
• Ability to perform physical work on ladders and on your feet throughout the day
• Painting or construction experience is a plus, but not required for the right person

What We Offer:

• Steady YEAR ROUND work
• Competitive pay
• On-the-job learning and growth
• Upward mobility in position and pay
• A professional team environment
• A chance to build real skills with a company that values quality and reputation

Compensation and Benefits:

• $20-$23/ Hour
• Paid time off

Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary?
• Are you able to commute to job sites as far north as Belfast and as far south as Brunswick?

Work Location: In person