Lead Painter

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent SFW Construction, an industry leader in residential and multi-family painting.

If you're a skilled painter who leads by example, takes pride in exceptional craftsmanship, and wants the opportunity to run projects with confidence, this is the role for you.

What's in it for You?

• Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

• Consistent full-time residential and multi-family painting work

• Opportunity to lead crews and manage projects independently

• Clear systems, expectations, and support to help you succeed

• Career growth opportunities into higher leadership roles

• Variety of projects ranging from historic homes to modern residential builds

• Professional team environment focused on quality craftsmanship

• Production-driven workflow with high standards and dependable support

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a company that values craftsmanship, accountability, and professionalism

• Work alongside a team committed to delivering clean, high-quality finishes

• Build your leadership skills while managing meaningful projects

• Be trusted to lead crews, communicate with customers, and own project outcomes

• Work for a company that prioritizes safety, proven processes, and attention to detail

• Gain experience with historic homes, lead-safe practices, and detailed finish work

• Enjoy long-term career stability with a growing painting company

Your New Role

• Lead residential and multi-family painting crews on a variety of projects

• Manage daily production schedules to keep projects on time and on budget

• Perform and oversee surface preparation, including scraping, sanding, caulking, patching, and repairs

• Apply coatings using brush, roller, and spray techniques while maintaining high-quality finish standards

• Follow lead-safe painting practices and job site safety procedures

• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites

• Complete trim work, detail painting, and final quality inspections

• Communicate professionally with homeowners, tenants, project managers, and team members

• Identify change orders and additional customer needs when appropriate

• Hold crew members accountable for quality, productivity, and professionalism

• Deliver completed projects that meet SFW Construction's quality standards

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• 3+ years of residential painting experience preferred

• Experience leading painting crews and managing projects independently

• Residential repaint and multi-family painting experience preferred

• Experience working on older homes and pre-1978 properties preferred

• Knowledge of lead-safe painting practices preferred

• Proficiency in surface preparation, including scraping, sanding, caulking, patching, and minor repairs

• Experience with brush, roller, and spray painting applications

• Skilled in trim work and detailed finish painting

• Ability to perform minor repair and dry rot repair work

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Ability to maintain productivity while delivering professional results

• Professional communication and customer service skills

• Fluent English required

• Valid driver's license required

• Reliable transportation to job sites

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

• Organized, dependable, and results-driven mindset

SFW Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.#yellow