Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Painter Foreman
Job Description

This role leads industrial and commercial painting projects for both new construction and existing buildings, with a strong focus on interior walls and some exterior work. You will oversee and perform painting tasks using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, ensuring high-quality finishes in medical, retail, and other commercial environments. The position involves hands-on work at active jobsites and requires strong technical painting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to guide others to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee painting functions for industrial and commercial projects, including new construction and existing building renovations.
• Apply paint coatings to interior walls and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns, ensuring consistent coverage and high-quality finishes.
• Use airless spraying techniques, including HPLV airless sprayers, on large industrial projects, and ensure proper setup, operation, and cleanup of equipment.
• Execute brush and roll applications, including cutting in without the use of tape, to produce clean, precise lines and edges.
• Complete surface preparation activities such as sanding, taping, mudding, and general paint prep to ensure surfaces are ready for coating.
• Perform jobsite cleanup, including removal of debris, paint materials, and equipment, maintaining a safe and orderly work area.
• Work on various commercial facilities, including medical buildings, office buildings, and other multi-tenant or multi-family environments, as assigned.
• Collaborate with a team of painters and other trades on-site, coordinating tasks to meet project schedules and quality expectations.
• Follow project plans, specifications, and instructions to complete work within established timelines and to the required standards.
• Adhere to safety requirements at all times, including consistent use of required PPE such as hard hats, high-visibility gear, safety glasses, jeans, and boots.
• Support the build-out of additional projects, such as retail and commercial locations, by providing reliable painting expertise and flexibility in assignment.
• Work overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed to meet project deadlines and client expectations.

• At least 3 years of professional painting experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial painting experience.
• Proficiency with paint application using brushes, rollers, and spray guns in industrial and commercial settings.
• Ability to perform airless spray painting, including HPLV airless sprayers, or a strong willingness and ability to learn these techniques.
• Skill in cutting in without using tape while maintaining clean, straight lines.
• Experience with paint prep, including taping, mudding, sanding, and surface preparation.
• Experience with jobsite cleanup and maintaining an organized, safe work area.
• Ability to work effectively on industrial and commercial projects, including interior walls and exterior surfaces.
• Reliability to work a day shift starting at 6:00 a.m. and to support overtime and occasional Saturday work.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and consistently wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Experience working on multi-family buildings.
• Experience working on office buildings.
• Experience with a variety of commercial environments such as medical or retail facilities.
• Comfort working in team-based construction or renovation projects.
• Flexibility to adapt to different jobsite sizes, scopes, and timelines.

You join a team that offers steady, long-duration projects with ample opportunities for overtime. The organization emphasizes practical, skills-based work without unnecessary credential barriers, allowing experienced painters to advance through their craftsmanship and reliability. You work in a setting that values safety, teamwork, and clear expectations around schedules and deadlines, providing a stable environment for professionals who take pride in delivering quality finishes.

Work Environment

You will report directly to active jobsites and work in a team environment, with crew sizes varying based on project scope. Most work takes place on day shift, with core hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the flexibility to work later as needed depending on the job and deadlines. Projects include medical buildings, office spaces, retail locations, and other commercial and industrial facilities, with a strong emphasis on interior wall painting and some exterior work. You will regularly use brushes, rollers, spray guns, and HPLV airless sprayers, along with standard preparation tools for taping, mudding, sanding, and paint prep. The dress code is jeans and a t-shirt or painter whites, complemented by required PPE including a hard hat, high-visibility gear, safety glasses, jeans, and boots. The work is deadline-driven, and you will operate in an environment that expects consistent productivity, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with other trades and team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.