Residential Painter/Refinishing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Celebrating over 15 years of excellence, The Surface Doctors is a premier surface restoration company specializing in bathtub, tile, and countertop refinishing and repair. We use premium, eco-friendly coatings to transform residential and commercial spaces in just one day. 

We are seeking a versatile Residential Painter/Refinishing Technician to join our team. If you are a handy individual who takes immense pride in your craftsmanship, has a strong eye for detail, and wants a stable, high-demand career within a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you! Experience in commercial and/or residential painting is a not necessary, but is a definite plus. Previous refinishing experience is not necessary. We will train the right individual.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Directly tied to your background. Your starting wage will reflect your experience level in handiwork, painting, or remodeling trades.
• Paid Specialty Training: We will fully train you on our specific multi-surface refinishing and repair techniques.
• Benefits & Advancement: Reliable benefits and a clear path to grow your career and income within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Clean, sand, and meticulously mask off areas to protect customer property.
• Refinishing & Repair: Apply premium coatings and repair materials to bathtubs, tile surrounds, sinks, and countertops with precision.
• Territory Travel: Drive between scheduled residential and commercial job sites across Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
• Customer Service: Represent the company professionally, explaining procedures to clients and ensuring high satisfaction upon job completion.
• Equipment Care: Maintain, clean, and properly store professional tools and spray equipment to keep them in peak working order.

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid driver’s license and a reliable way to travel to job sites.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and a solid work ethic.

Preferred Experience:

• Background as a Handyman, Carpenter, Painter, or in general construction/remodeling trades.
• Experience with surface prep, masking, patching, or using spray equipment is a major plus.
• Excellent time-management skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Comfortable interacting face-to-face with residential and commercial customers.

While prior painting/refinishing experience is highly valued and rewarded in starting pay, we are entirely willing to train the right motivated individual.